Current local time in Utrecht, Netherlands
The live clock above shows the time in Utrecht. Utrecht is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Region | Utrecht |
| Population | about 478,000 |
| Coordinates | 52.10° N, 5.12° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Utrecht uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:18 AM | 10:03 PM | 16 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 7:24 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 8:45 AM | 4:29 PM | 7 h 43 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Utrecht at about 12:48 PM in mid-January, and about 1:45 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun, because Utrecht sits at 5.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Utrecht time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Paris | same time | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 31 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Haarlem | 46 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Rotterdam | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Arnhem | 56 km (35 mi) | same time |
| The Hague | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Eindhoven | 79 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Zwolle | 81 km (51 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Netherlands
- The Hague
- Amsterdam
- Rotterdam
- Eindhoven
- Haarlem
- Groningen
- Arnhem
- 's-Hertogenbosch
- Maastricht
- Zwolle
- Leeuwarden
Questions people ask
What time zone is Utrecht in?
Utrecht is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Utrecht have daylight saving time?
Utrecht uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Utrecht when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Utrecht's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).