Geographic position of Hoofddorp
Hoofddorp is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.3025° N, 4.6889° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,822 km (3,618 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,196 km (2,607 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,841 km (9,843 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 319 km (198 mi) east
Hoofddorp 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 Hoofddorp
With a population of 132,734, Hoofddorp ranks as the 18th most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Hoofddorp
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) is a major international airport serving Hoofddorp directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:41.
Daylight saving time changes in Hoofddorp
Hoofddorp 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 Hoofddorp
Business hours in Hoofddorp (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 Hoofddorp
Compare time in Hoofddorp with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hoofddorp in?
Hoofddorp 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 Hoofddorp at UTC+2.
What time is it in Hoofddorp right now?
The current local time in Hoofddorp is 19:58:41 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hoofddorp observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hoofddorp 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 Hoofddorp?
Hoofddorp is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hoofddorp?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the airport serving Hoofddorp. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:41.
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