Current Time in Zaanstad, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 52.45° N, 4.81° E
Elevation: 2 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: North Holland
Country: 🇳🇱 Netherlands (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CEST
Daylight Hours in Zaanstad
Zaanstad gets 16h 44m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 22:03.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 39m near the December solstice to 16h 49m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zaanstad and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:40 | 05:18 | 13:40 | 18:04 | 22:02 | 23:32 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:40 | 05:17 | 13:40 | 18:04 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:40 | 05:17 | 13:40 | 18:05 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:41 | 18:05 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:41 | 18:05 | 22:05 | 23:35 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:41 | 18:06 | 22:05 | 23:35 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:41 | 18:06 | 22:06 | 23:36 |
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How Far Is Zaanstad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 354 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Paris | 435 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Moscow | 2,149 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Dubai | 5,168 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 5,854 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,860 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,929 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,278 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Zaanstad?
Zaanstad next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Zaanstad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zaanstad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.5deg S, 175.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zaanstad
What time is it in Zaanstad right now?
The current local time in Zaanstad is 08:24 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Zaanstad follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Zaanstad in?
Zaanstad uses the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Zaanstad?
Is Zaanstad on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Zaanstad is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zaanstad today?
Today in Zaanstad: sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 22:03, giving 16h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zaanstad tonight?
The moon phase over Zaanstad tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Zaanstad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zaanstad, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.