Current Time in Groningen, Netherlands
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Groningen time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
53.22° N, 6.57° E
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
7:39 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen to New York | -6 hours | |
| Groningen to London | -1 hour | |
| Groningen to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Groningen to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Groningen to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Groningen. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Groningen
What time zone is Groningen in?
Groningen is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Amsterdam). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Groningen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Groningen and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Groningen. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Groningen?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 7:39 PM local time, giving 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the Netherlands on the same time as Groningen?
Mainland Netherlands uses a single time zone, so Groningen has the same local time as the rest of the mainland. Overseas regions use different time zones.