Geographic position of Haarlem
Haarlem is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.3808° N, 4.6368° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,831 km (3,623 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,188 km (2,602 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,850 km (9,849 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 315 km (196 mi) east
Haarlem 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 Haarlem
With a population of 162,543, Haarlem ranks as the 11th most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Haarlem
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) is a major international airport serving Haarlem directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:57:47.
Daylight saving time changes in Haarlem
Haarlem 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 Haarlem
Business hours in Haarlem (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 Haarlem
Compare time in Haarlem with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in The Netherlands
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Haarlem in?
Haarlem 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 Haarlem at UTC+2.
What time is it in Haarlem right now?
The current local time in Haarlem is 19:57:47 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Haarlem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Haarlem 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 Haarlem?
Haarlem is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Haarlem?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the airport serving Haarlem. The current local time at the airport is 19:57:47.
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