Time Now in Zoetermeer, Netherlands 🇳🇱
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Zoetermeer ranks
#36 for lowest elevation.
Lat/Long: 52.06° N, 4.49° E
Elevation: 0 m above sea level
Population rank: #22 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: South Holland
Country: 🇳🇱 Netherlands (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
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
Zoetermeer keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. The sun is up for roughly 16 hours today, deep into the long days of the season. Being in the temperate belt, Zoetermeer sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Zoetermeer lies barely above sea level, at roughly 0 m. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 323 km distant. A major centre in the Netherlands, Zoetermeer keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Zoetermeer gets 15h 43m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:56 and sunset at 21:39.
Time & Daylight in Zoetermeer
Daylight Hours in Zoetermeer
Zoetermeer gets 15h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zoetermeer is at 05:56 and sunset in Zoetermeer is at 21:39.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 43m near the December solstice to 16h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zoetermeer and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zoetermeer right now.
Other Cities in Netherlands with Local Time
Cities Sharing Zoetermeer's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zoetermeer.
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Prayer Times in Zoetermeer
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 27 Jul ● | 02:12 | 05:55 | 13:48 | 18:02 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 02:23 | 05:57 | 13:48 | 18:01 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 02:32 | 05:58 | 13:48 | 18:01 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 02:40 | 06:00 | 13:48 | 18:00 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 02:46 | 06:01 | 13:48 | 17:59 | 21:35 | 23:05 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 02:52 | 06:03 | 13:48 | 17:59 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 02:58 | 06:04 | 13:48 | 17:58 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zoetermeer
Sunrise
in Zoetermeer
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Zoetermeer
↓
9:39 PM
Day Length
15h 43m
Dawn
in Zoetermeer
5:12 AM
Dusk
in Zoetermeer
10:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Zoetermeer
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:06
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:03
Distances & Clock Changes in Zoetermeer
How Far Is Zoetermeer From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 323 km | W (261deg) |
| Paris | 387 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Moscow | 2,187 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 5,177 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,849 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,877 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,944 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,318 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Zoetermeer?
Zoetermeer next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Zoetermeer's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zoetermeer and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.1deg S, 175.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zoetermeer
What time is it in Zoetermeer right now?
The current local time in Zoetermeer is 15:09 on Monday, July 27, 2026. Zoetermeer follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Zoetermeer in?
Zoetermeer uses the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). 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 Zoetermeer?
To turn UTC into Zoetermeer time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward, which places Zoetermeer at UTC+02:00 right now.
Is Zoetermeer on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of July 27, 2026, Zoetermeer has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zoetermeer today?
In Zoetermeer today the sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 21:39, giving 15h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zoetermeer tonight?
Over Zoetermeer tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 96.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Zoetermeer?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zoetermeer, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.