Geographic position of Apeldoorn
Apeldoorn is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.2100° N, 5.9694° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,812 km (3,611 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,207 km (2,614 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,831 km (9,837 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 407 km (253 mi) east
Apeldoorn lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Apeldoorn
With a population of 136,670, Apeldoorn ranks as the 17th most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Apeldoorn
Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN / EDLV) is a major international airport located about 69 km (43 mi) from Apeldoorn.
Current local time at the airport is 19:59:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Apeldoorn
Apeldoorn uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Amsterdam. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Apeldoorn
Business hours in Apeldoorn (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Apeldoorn
Compare time in Apeldoorn with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Apeldoorn in?
Apeldoorn follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Apeldoorn at UTC+2.
What time is it in Apeldoorn right now?
The current local time in Apeldoorn is 19:59:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Apeldoorn observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Apeldoorn is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Apeldoorn?
Apeldoorn is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Apeldoorn?
Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN) is the nearest airport to Apeldoorn, located about 69 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:59:17.
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