Geographic position of Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.2027° N, 5.8097° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,923 km (3,680 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,096 km (2,545 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,941 km (9,905 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 387 km (240 mi) east
Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden
With a population of 124,481, Leeuwarden ranks as the 20th most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Leeuwarden
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ / EHGG) is a major international airport located about 52 km (32 mi) from Leeuwarden.
Current local time at the airport is 19:59:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden
Business hours in Leeuwarden (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 Leeuwarden
Compare time in Leeuwarden with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Leeuwarden in?
Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden at UTC+2.
What time is it in Leeuwarden right now?
The current local time in Leeuwarden is 19:59:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Leeuwarden observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden?
Leeuwarden is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Leeuwarden?
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is the nearest airport to Leeuwarden, located about 52 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:59:17.
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