Geographic position of Groningen
Groningen is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.2192° N, 6.5667° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,924 km (3,681 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,094 km (2,544 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,943 km (9,907 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 438 km (272 mi) east
Groningen 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 Groningen
With a population of 244,807, Groningen ranks as the 5th most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Groningen
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ / EHGG) is a major international airport serving Groningen directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:42.
Daylight saving time changes in Groningen
Groningen 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 Groningen
Business hours in Groningen (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 Groningen
Compare time in Groningen with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Groningen in?
Groningen 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 Groningen at UTC+2.
What time is it in Groningen right now?
The current local time in Groningen is 19:58:42 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Groningen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Groningen 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 Groningen?
Groningen is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Groningen?
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is the airport serving Groningen. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:42.
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