What time is it in Drachten right now?

Drachten is on Europe/Amsterdam, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Drachten in?

Drachten uses the IANA time zone Europe/Amsterdam, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Drachten observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.

What time do the sun rise and set in Drachten today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:57 AM and sets at about 9:25 PM local time in Drachten, giving roughly 15h 28m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:42 PM.

The Netherlands · Friesland

Current local time in Drachten

Drachten keeps time on the Europe/Amsterdam zone, currently UTC+2. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Drachten, Friesland

05:02

Fri, Jul 31UTC+2

Drachten time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Amsterdam
Current UTC offset: UTC+2
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
Country: The Netherlands
Region: Friesland
Coordinates: 53.11°, 6.10°
Population: 45,186
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Drachten today

Computed from Drachten'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: 5:57 AM
Sunset: 9:25 PM
Solar noon: 1:42 PM
Day length: 15h 28m
Civil dawn: 5:07 AM
Civil dusk: 10:14 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:42 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:40 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Drachten time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Drachten is
Los AngelesUnited States	08:02 AM	9h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	04:02 PM	1h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	07:02 PM	2h behind
TokyoJapan	12:02 AM	7h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Drachten time

Scheduling across Europe/Amsterdam is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Drachten and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Amsterdam.Track clock changesSee exactly when Drachten next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Drachten beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Drachten offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Amsterdam baked in, not guessed.

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All The Netherlands cities and time zones

Drachtentime — questions & answers

What time is it in Drachten right now?: Drachten is on Europe/Amsterdam, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Drachten in?: Drachten uses the IANA time zone Europe/Amsterdam, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Drachten observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.
What time do the sun rise and set in Drachten today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:57 AM and sets at about 9:25 PM local time in Drachten, giving roughly 15h 28m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:42 PM.