Geographic position of Zwolle
Zwolle is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.5125° N, 6.0944° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,846 km (3,633 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,173 km (2,593 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,864 km (9,857 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 413 km (257 mi) east
Zwolle 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 Zwolle
With a population of 129,840, Zwolle ranks as the 19th most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zwolle
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ / EHGG) is a major international airport located about 75 km (47 mi) from Zwolle.
Current local time at the airport is 19:59:15.
Daylight saving time changes in Zwolle
Zwolle 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 Zwolle
Business hours in Zwolle (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 Zwolle
Compare time in Zwolle with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zwolle in?
Zwolle 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 Zwolle at UTC+2.
What time is it in Zwolle right now?
The current local time in Zwolle is 19:59:15 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zwolle observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zwolle 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 Zwolle?
Zwolle is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zwolle?
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is the nearest airport to Zwolle, located about 75 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:59:15.
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