Current local time in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Amsterdam), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 70,251.
| Country: | Netherlands |
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| State / region: | South Holland |
| Coordinates: | 52°08′N / 4°39′E |
| Population: | 70,251 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Dutch |
| Country calling code: | +31 |
Time zone in Alphen aan den Rijn
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Amsterdam |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Alphen aan den Rijn is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Alphen aan den Rijn today
| Sunrise: | 08:16 |
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| Sunset: | 18:35 |
| Solar noon: | 13:26 |
| Day length: | 10h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:42 – 19:09 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Alphen aan den Rijn
- London+1 hAlphen aan den Rijn is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hAlphen aan den Rijn is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hAlphen aan den Rijn is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Alphen aan den Rijn time
What time zone is Alphen aan den Rijn in?
Alphen aan den Rijn uses the IANA time zone Europe/Amsterdam (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Alphen aan den Rijn observe daylight saving time?
Alphen aan den Rijn is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Alphen aan den Rijn and London?
Right now Alphen aan den Rijn is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Alphen aan den Rijn and New York?
Right now Alphen aan den Rijn is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.