Sunrise & sunset times in Utrecht, Netherlands
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:52 and sets at 20:24 in Utrecht. All times are shown in the Europe/Amsterdam timezone.
Today in Utrecht
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Utrecht today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Utrecht when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Utrecht (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Utrecht’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:41 | 16:57 | 12:48 | 8h 16m |
| February | 07:54 | 17:53 | 12:53 | 9h 58m |
| March | 06:53 | 18:43 | 12:48 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:42 | 20:37 | 13:39 | 13h 54m |
| May | 05:45 | 21:27 | 13:35 | 15h 41m |
| June | 05:18 | 22:01 | 13:40 | 16h 43m |
| July | 05:36 | 21:53 | 13:45 | 16h 16m |
| August | 06:23 | 21:03 | 13:44 | 14h 40m |
| September | 07:13 | 19:54 | 13:34 | 12h 40m |
| October | 08:04 | 18:45 | 13:25 | 10h 41m |
| November | 07:59 | 16:48 | 12:24 | 8h 48m |
| December | 08:41 | 16:27 | 12:34 | 7h 45m |
Solar year in Utrecht (2026)
Day length in Utrecht swings by 9h 01m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Utrecht
Longest day in Utrecht: 16h 31m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 29m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 16m.
Moon tonight in Utrecht
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Utrecht today?▼
The sun rises at 06:52 Europe/Amsterdam in Utrecht, Netherlands today.
What time is sunset in Utrecht today?▼
The sun sets at 20:24 Europe/Amsterdam in Utrecht today.
How long is the day in Utrecht today?▼
Daylight in Utrecht today lasts 13 hours and 32 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Utrecht?▼
The morning golden hour in Utrecht runs from 06:17 to 07:37, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:39 to 20:59.
What is the timezone of Utrecht?▼
Utrecht uses the Europe/Amsterdam timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Utrecht?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Utrecht is 21 June 2026, with 16h 45m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Utrecht?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Utrecht is 21 December 2026, with 7h 44m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Utrecht?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Utrecht swings by 9h 01m.