Current Time in Ter Apel, Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands

4:02:57 AM

04:02:57

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Amsterdam

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Ter Apel is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ter Apel

Sunrise7:59 AMSolar noon1:17 PMSunset6:34 PM
Next clock changeOct 25, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 8 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Netherlands
Administrative area
Groningen
District
Westerwolde
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages
Dutch, Western Frisian
Dialing code
+31
Population
3,880
Elevation
Approximately 11 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
52° 52' N / 7° 03' E
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Clock changes in Ter Apel

Next clock change

Upcoming

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 35 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination29%
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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 35 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(28.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 35 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 31 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 27 min4 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 23 min4 min shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min4 min shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min3 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min3 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Ter Apel

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Upcoming public holidays in Groningen

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ter Apel in?
Ter Apel uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Amsterdam.
When is the next clock change in Ter Apel?
Clocks in Ter Apel move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Does Ter Apel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ter Apel observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Ter Apel?
Ter Apel is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer