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Sun Times in Zaandam
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Zaandam?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Zaandam (Europe/Amsterdam). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Zaandam?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Zaandam (Europe/Amsterdam). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Zaandam?
Golden hour times for Zaandam are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Zaandam?
The day length for Zaandam is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Zaandam?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Zaandam is shown in the times above (Europe/Amsterdam). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Zaandam?
Sunset and dusk times for Zaandam are displayed above (Europe/Amsterdam). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Zaandam?
Twilight duration in Zaandam varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Zaandam?
The earliest sunrise in Zaandam in 2026 is at 5:17 AM on June 13 (Europe/Amsterdam). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Zaandam?
The latest sunset in Zaandam in 2026 is at 10:07 PM on June 21 (Europe/Amsterdam). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Zaandam?
After sunset in Zaandam, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Zaandam shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Zaandam
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Zaandam on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:43 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 13m |
| February | 7:56 AM | 5:53 PM | 9h 57m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 56m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 9:30 PM | 15h 45m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 10:05 PM | 16h 47m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 9:56 PM | 16h 20m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 43m |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 8:05 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 40m |
| November | 8:02 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 46m |
| December | 8:44 AM | 4:26 PM | 7h 42m |