Current Local Time in Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands (GMT+2)
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Groningen follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/AmsterdamData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Oceanic with cool summers (16-21°C) and cold winters (0-5°C). North Sea influence, windy.
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📍About Groningen Time Zone
Groningen is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (UTC+2). Groningen observes Daylight Saving Time.
Groningen Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Groningen Time
- Time Zone: Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+2)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: Netherlands
- Coordinates: 53.22, 6.57
- Calling Code: +31 50
🌐Time Difference from Groningen
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌆New York | 7:44 PM | -6h | |
| 🌙London | 12:44 AM | -1h | |
| 🌅Tokyo | 8:44 AM | +7h | |
| 🌙Paris | 1:44 AM | Same | |
| 🌙Dubai | 3:44 AM | +2h | |
| 🌅Singapore | 7:44 AM | +6h | |
| 🌅Hong Kong | 7:44 AM | +6h | |
| 🌅Shanghai | 7:44 AM | +6h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Groningen is in the CET/CEST time zone (UTC+2). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Groningen is located in Netherlands.
Groningen is in the CET/CEST time zone, which is UTC+2. The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Amsterdam.
Yes, Groningen observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from March to October. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.
Groningen is 1 hour ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 1:00 PM in Groningen. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Groningen is 6 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Groningen. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Groningen is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (CET/CEST). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Groningen and your location.
Standard business hours in Groningen are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CET/CEST. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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