Utrecht
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About Utrecht
Utrecht is the capital of the province of Utrecht and the fourth largest city in the Netherlands, with 378,140 residents in January 2026. It sits in the very centre of the mainland. It has been the religious centre of the country since the 8th century and received city rights in 1122. In 1579 the Union of Utrecht was signed there, which laid the foundations of the Dutch Republic. Daylight saving applies. The clocks move forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, switching between UTC+1 and UTC+2. Utrecht is always 6 hours ahead of New York. It shares its time with Paris and Berlin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Utrecht move its clocks in summer?+
Yes. Utrecht is on UTC+1 in January and on UTC+2 in July, so the clocks are one hour further ahead in summer.
What is the time difference between Utrecht and New York?+
Utrecht is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead in July. New York is on UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in summer.
On which Sundays do the clocks change in Utrecht?+
The clocks in Utrecht change on the last Sunday of March, when they go forward, and on the last Sunday of October, when they go back.
What is the population of Utrecht?+
Utrecht has a population of 378,140 as of January 2026. It is the fourth-largest city of the Netherlands and the capital of the province of Utrecht.
Where in the Netherlands is Utrecht?+
Utrecht lies in the eastern part of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Netherlands. The municipality includes Haarzuilens, Vleuten and De Meern.