Winter Solstice in Leiden

The Netherlands — December 21, 2026

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Leiden
07:02:44
Europe/Amsterdam
GMT / UTC
05:02:44
Etc/UTC
Mecca
08:02:44
UTC+3

About Winter Solstice

The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.

Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.

Leiden Quick Facts

Country
🇳🇱 The Netherlands
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Population
119,713
Coordinates
52.1583, 4.4931

Sun Times Today in Leiden

Sunrise
06:54
Solar Noon
13:43
Sunset
20:31
Golden Hour
19:46
Daylight
13h 37m

Local time

Prayer Times Today in Leiden

Prayer Time (Local)
Fajr 04:46
Sunrise 06:54
Dhuhr 13:43
Asr 17:26
Maghrib 20:31
Isha 22:30

Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.

Typical Weather

High
11.0°C
Low
6.9°C
Condition
Drizzle

Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Winter Solstice in Leiden?
Winter Solstice in Leiden falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
What timezone is Leiden in?
Leiden is in the Europe/Amsterdam timezone.