Current Time in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Live clock & calendar for Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2
Popular conversions
Amsterdam time zone
Central European Time
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Amsterdam · UTC+2
Daylight saving time in Amsterdam
In effect now
Next change: Sun 25 Oct, clocks go back 1 hour (03:00 → 02:00)
Sunrise and sunset in Amsterdam today
Sunrise 08:01 · Sunset 18:50
Daylight 10h 49m · Solar noon 13:26
Where Amsterdam is
Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands 🇳🇱
52.3740° N, 4.8897° E · pop. 741,636
Capital of The Netherlands
Time in Amsterdam vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Wed | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Wed | 9 hours behind |
| London | Wed | 1 hour behind |
| Paris | Wed | same time |
| Dubai | Wed | 2 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | Wed | 3.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Wed | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Thu | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Thu | 9 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Wed | same time |
| São Paulo | Wed | 5 hours behind |
| Chicago | Wed | 7 hours behind |
Guides
basicsAmsterdam Time Zone: CET, CEST, History, and IANA DataAmsterdam time zone is CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. IANA identifier Europe/Amsterdam. Always 1 hour ahead of London.
businessAmsterdam Business Hours & Practical Time InformationAmsterdam business hours: offices 09:00–18:00, banks 09:00–17:00, shops 10:00–18:00 (Thu until 21:00), Sunday 12:00–17:00. Dinner at 18:00–19:30.
basicsAmsterdam Time Frequently Asked QuestionsAmsterdam time zone FAQ: CET vs CEST, UTC offset, daylight saving dates, the 5-hour gap with New York, business hours, and dinner times.
businessAmsterdam Financial Market Hours & Global OverlapAmsterdam Financial Market Hours & Global Overlap Euronext Amsterdam opens at 09:00 and closes at 17:40, Monday through Friday.
historyThe History of Time in AmsterdamThe History of Time in Amsterdam before the 19th century, every dutch city set its clocks by its own local solar time. in amsterdam, that meant
travelBest Times to Call Amsterdam From Around the WorldBest Times to Call Amsterdam From Around the World Amsterdam runs on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) during the colder months and...
travelBest Time to Visit Amsterdam for Daylight HoursBest Time to Visit Amsterdam for Daylight Hours The summer solstice gives Amsterdam 16 hours and 49 minutes of daylight.
basicsCaribbean Netherlands Time Difference ExplainedCaribbean Netherlands Time Difference Explained A 10:00 Amsterdam meeting lands at 04:00 in Bonaire in winter. In summer, it lands at 05:00.