Geographic position of Breda
Breda is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.5866° N, 4.7760° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,743 km (3,569 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,276 km (2,657 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,761 km (9,793 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 330 km (205 mi) east
Breda 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 Breda
With a population of 184,126, Breda ranks as the 8th most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Breda
Eindhoven Airport (EIN / EHEH) is a major international airport located about 44 km (27 mi) from Breda.
Current local time at the airport is 19:57:47.
Daylight saving time changes in Breda
Breda 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 Breda
Business hours in Breda (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 Breda
Compare time in Breda with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Breda in?
Breda 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 Breda at UTC+2.
What time is it in Breda right now?
The current local time in Breda is 19:57:47 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Breda observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Breda 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 Breda?
Breda is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Breda?
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) is the nearest airport to Breda, located about 44 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:57:47.
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