Current local time in Zwolle, Netherlands
The live clock above shows the time in Zwolle. Zwolle is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Region | Overijssel |
| Population | about 112,000 |
| Coordinates | 52.52° N, 6.10° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Zwolle 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 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:12 AM | 10:02 PM | 16 h 50 min |
| September equinox | 7:20 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 8:44 AM | 4:22 PM | 7 h 38 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Zwolle at about 12:44 PM in mid-January, and about 1:41 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 36 minutes ahead of the sun, because Zwolle sits at 6.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Zwolle time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Zwolle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Zwolle |
|---|---|---|
| Arnhem | 61 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Utrecht | 81 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Amsterdam | 82 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Leeuwarden | 83 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Groningen | 84 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Haarlem | 101 km (63 mi) | same time |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Münster, Germany | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Netherlands
- The Hague
- Amsterdam
- Rotterdam
- Utrecht
- Eindhoven
- Haarlem
- Groningen
- Arnhem
- 's-Hertogenbosch
- Maastricht
- Leeuwarden
Questions people ask
What time zone is Zwolle in?
Zwolle is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Zwolle have daylight saving time?
Zwolle 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 Zwolle when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Zwolle's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 36 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).