Current local time in The HagueSouth Holland, The Netherlands
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Europe/AmsterdamUTC+1 / UTC+2
The Hague 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 The Hague
The Hague 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 The Hague
These places show the same clock as The Hague every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
The Hague 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
- South Holland
- Coordinates
- 52.08°, 4.30°
- Population
- 474,292
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in The Hague today
Computed from The Hague'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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The Hague time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | The Hague 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 |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
The Hague time: questions and answers
- What time is it in The Hague right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in The Hague, updated every second from your device's clock. The Hague keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- What time zone is The Hague in?
- The Hague 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 The Hague 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 The Hague's time?
- Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Berlin, Madrid, Rome keep the same clock as The Hague all year.
Planning something with The Hague?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between The Hague and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in The Hague into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when The Hague offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/Amsterdam time zone set correctly.
Other cities in The Netherlands
Delft, Vlaardingen, Schiedam, Zoetermeer, Leiden, Spijkenisse, Rotterdam, Hoofddorp, Haarlem, Dordrecht