Current local time in Den HelderNorth Holland, The Netherlands
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Europe/AmsterdamUTC+1 / UTC+2
Den Helder keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Daylight saving time in Den Helder
Den Helder changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2
Cities on the same time as Den Helder
These places show the same clock as Den Helder every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
Den Helder time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
- Country
- The Netherlands
- Region
- North Holland
- Coordinates
- 52.96°, 4.76°
- Population
- 59,569
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Den Helder today
Computed from Den Helder's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Den Helder time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Den Helder is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 6h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 1h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 2h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 9h behind |
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Den Helder time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Den Helder right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Den Helder, updated every second from your device's clock. Den Helder keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- What time zone is Den Helder in?
- Den Helder is in the IANA time zone Europe/Amsterdam: Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- Does Den Helder observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
- Which cities share Den Helder's time?
- Rotterdam, Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Berlin, Madrid keep the same clock as Den Helder all year.
Planning something with Den Helder?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Den Helder and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Den Helder into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Den Helder offices and yours are both open.
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Other cities in The Netherlands
Alkmaar, Purmerend, Zaanstad, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, Amstelveen, Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Almere Stad, Leiden