Sunrise & Sunset Overview

About Sunrise & Sunset in Netherlands

Netherlands spans approximately 52.1°N. At this latitude, Netherlands sees significant seasonal daylight variation, from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.

Golden Hour in Netherlands

Golden hour photography across Netherlands varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Netherlands experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.

Seasonal Daylight in Netherlands

The difference between the longest and shortest day in Netherlands depends on latitude. At high latitudes, some regions of Netherlands may experience near-continuous daylight near the summer solstice and very short days in winter.

The best time of year to visit Netherlands for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.