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Current Time in Alphen aan den Rijn

03:33:47 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam (CEST) · The Netherlands
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About Alphen aan den Rijn

Alphen aan den Rijn is located in The Netherlands, in the Northern Hemisphere. It runs on Europe/Amsterdam time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Alphen aan den Rijn observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.

  • CountryThe Netherlands
  • Population70,251
  • Latitude52.1292°
  • Longitude4.6555°
  • Time zoneEurope/Amsterdam
  • Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeObserved

Sunrise & Sunset in Alphen aan den Rijn Today

For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Alphen aan den Rijn's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today7:59 AM

Sunset

Today6:56 PM

Daylight

Length10h 57m

Seasons in Alphen aan den Rijn

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around March 20
Sunrise06:43 AM
Sunset06:54 PM

Summer

Starts around June 21
Sunrise05:20 AM
Sunset10:06 PM

Fall

Starts around September 22
Sunrise07:27 AM
Sunset07:40 PM

Winter

Starts around December 21
Sunrise08:47 AM
Sunset04:31 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Alphen aan den Rijn observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to CEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to CET).

Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities

New York City
-6h
Los Angeles
-9h
Brooklyn
-6h
Chicago
-7h
Queens
-6h
Houston
-7h
Phoenix
-9h
Philadelphia
-6h
San Antonio
-7h
Manhattan
-6h

Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide

Shanghai China
+6h
Beijing China
+6h
Shenzhen China
+6h
Guangzhou China
+6h
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo
-1h
Istanbul Turkey
+1h
Lagos Nigeria
-1h
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
+5h
Chengdu China
+6h
Lahore Pakistan
+3h

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Alphen aan den Rijn

What time zone is Alphen aan den Rijn in?

Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. It is currently on CEST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Does Alphen aan den Rijn observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Alphen aan den Rijn observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to CET.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Alphen aan den Rijn today?

The sun rises at 7:59 AM and sets at 6:56 PM in Alphen aan den Rijn today, giving 10h 57m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Alphen aan den Rijn and New York City?

New York City is 6 hours behind Alphen aan den Rijn right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.

What is the UTC offset for Alphen aan den Rijn?

Alphen aan den Rijn is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.

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