One clock for the whole country: it reads UTC+1 until Sunday, March 28, 2027, then moves to UTC+2.
The Netherlands at a glance
| Capital | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | CET, CEST |
Time zone of the Netherlands
The whole of the Netherlands follows one IANA time zone: Europe/Amsterdam.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Amsterdam | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | Rotterdam, Amsterdam, The Hague |
Daylight saving time in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in the Netherlands, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Current time in cities in the Netherlands
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | South Holland | --:-- | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Amsterdam | North Holland | --:-- | Europe/Amsterdam |
| The Hague | South Holland | --:-- | Europe/Amsterdam |
Time in the Netherlands compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in the Netherlands, it is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
Daylight across the Netherlands
Days in Amsterdam last between 7 hours 41 minutes and 16 hours 48 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as the Netherlands
These countries read the same time as the Netherlands today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- France Daylight saving time
- Germany Daylight saving time
- Italy Daylight saving time
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Poland Daylight saving time
- Spain Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in the Netherlands
- Convert a time to or from the Netherlands: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Amsterdam to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in the Netherlands and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does the Netherlands have?
One: Europe/Amsterdam, at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does the Netherlands use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between the Netherlands and New York?
The Netherlands is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.