Utrecht uses Europe/Amsterdam — UTC+01:00 (CET) in standard time and UTC+02:00 (CEST) during daylight saving time. It is located in Utrecht, Netherlands. The live clock shows the current local time and updates every second.
Everything you need to know about Utrecht's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
Utrecht uses UTC+01:00 in standard time. This is the offset used outside the daylight saving period.
UTC+02:00 (CEST) during daylight saving time. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn.
The official IANA time zone name for Utrecht is Europe/Amsterdam. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems and calendar applications worldwide.
Spring forward: 29 March 2026 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 25 October 2026 at 03:00 → 02:00
Spring forward: 28 March 2027 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 31 October 2027 at 03:00 → 02:00
Spring forward: 26 March 2028 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 29 October 2028 at 03:00 → 02:00
Spring forward: 25 March 2029 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 28 October 2029 at 03:00 → 02:00
Rotterdam, Amsterdam, The Hague, Groningen, Eindhoven
Currency: Euro (EUR). Calling code: +31. Languages: Dutch.
Utrecht ( YOO-trekt; Dutch: [ˈytrɛxt] ; Utrecht dialect: Ut(e)reg [ˈyt(ə)ʁɛχ]) is the fourth-largest city of the Netherlands, as well as the capital and the most populous city of the province of Utrecht.
The municipality of Utrecht is located in the eastern part of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Netherlands, and includes Haarzuilens, Vleuten and De Meern. It has a population of 378,140 as of January 2026.
Utrecht's ancient city centre features many buildings and structures, several dating as far back as the High Middle Ages. It has been the religious centre of the Netherlands since the 8th century. It received city rights in 1122. In 1579, the Union of Utrecht was signed in the city to lay the foundations for the Dutch Republic.
Utrecht’s historic centre is characterised by the Dom Tower and a medieval canal system with wharves and cellars below street level. Today, Utrecht is a major national railway hub and a centre for higher education, research, healthcare and culture.
Source: Wikipedia contributors — Utrecht. Adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see licence details. Reviewed by the TimeZoria AI Editorial Team.
376,435 residents (GeoNames city population; metro areas may be larger).
Utrecht, Netherlands.
Europe/Amsterdam · UTC+01:00 (CET).
Observes DST.
Euro (EUR) · +31.
Amsterdam, Haarlem, Rotterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) about 34.4 km from the city coordinates. Source: OurAirports (public domain).
2024 averages: daily highs 15.0°C and lows 8.3°C. Warmest month: August (average high 23.5°C); coolest month: January (average low 1.1°C). Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
Production industry constitutes a small part of the economy of Utrecht. The economy of Utrecht depends for a large part on the several large institutions located in the city. Source: Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted).
Region: Utrecht · IANA zone: Europe/Amsterdam · Open data sources and licence details: TimeZoria AI licenses.
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Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. Different regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Utrecht and another city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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