Current Date And Time In Leiden, Netherlands
Tuesday, 04 August 2026
21:08:18 CEST
State: South Holland
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 119,713
District: Gemeente Leiden
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Leiden, a city in South Holland, Netherlands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Leiden — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Leiden | |
| District / County | Gemeente Leiden | |
| State | South Holland | |
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 119,713 | |
| Area | 23.16 km² (8.94 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in South Holland | #3 of 204 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +31 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .nl | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 6 | |
| In Feet | 20 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 52.16 | |
| Longitude | 4.49 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 52.158° N 4.493° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 52° 9' 30" N 4° 29' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 52° 9.5' N 4° 29.58' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Holland Capital | 16 km Southwest of The Hague | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Essen, Belgium (77 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:30 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 23m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 2300–2334 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Amsterdam |
Leiden is a city situated in South Holland, Netherlands, within Europe. It falls under Gemeente Leiden, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Leiden as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in South Holland
The latitude and longitude of Leiden pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 6 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Leiden on the map
Leiden runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Leiden run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Leiden exchange rates
To ring a number in Leiden from outside Netherlands, dial +31 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Leiden and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Leiden ranks #3 of 204 cities in South Holland. It lies about 16 km Southwest of The Hague, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Holland market. › Cities near Leiden
Leiden has a recorded population of approximately 119,713 people. That places it #3 of 204 cities with population data in South Holland. Browse more cities in South Holland for comparison.
Leiden spans approximately 23.16 square kilometers (8.94 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Leiden sits within Gemeente Leiden, is part of South Holland in Netherlands. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Leiden keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:06 AM and sets around 09:30 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Leiden price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Leiden currency page.
Leiden is about 16 km Southwest of The Hague, the capital of South Holland. See cities near Leiden for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Leiden lands you closest to Essen, Belgium, about 77 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Leiden sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
