Current local time in The Hague, Netherlands
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About The Hague
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Amsterdam), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 474,292.
| Country: | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| State / region: | South Holland |
| Coordinates: | 52°05′N / 4°18′E |
| Population: | 474,292 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Dutch |
| Country calling code: | +31 |
Time zone in The Hague
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
The Hague is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in The Hague today
| Sunrise: | 08:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunset: | 18:36 |
| Solar noon: | 13:27 |
| Day length: | 10h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:43 – 19:11 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from The Hague
- London+1 hThe Hague is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hThe Hague is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hThe Hague is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about The Hague time
What time zone is The Hague in?
The Hague uses the IANA time zone Europe/Amsterdam (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does The Hague observe daylight saving time?
The Hague is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between The Hague and London?
Right now The Hague is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between The Hague and New York?
Right now The Hague is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.