Standard time applies in Amsterdam right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Amsterdam and your time
Amsterdam at a glance
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Region | North Holland |
| Capital of | the Netherlands |
| Time zone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 52.37° N, 4.89° E |
Time zone in Amsterdam
Amsterdam follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+2 (CEST)) lasts until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Amsterdam is the capital, and all of the Netherlands keeps this time.
Clock changes in Amsterdam, 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 |
How far ahead or behind Amsterdam is
When it is 9:00 AM in Amsterdam, 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Amsterdam and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Amsterdam
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Amsterdam runs from 7 hours 41 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 48 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 10:07 PM, comes on June 24.
Daylight through the year in Amsterdam
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:18 AM | 10:07 PM | 16 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:28 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:48 AM | 4:29 PM | 7 h 41 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Amsterdam
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Amsterdam: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time and 1:40 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Amsterdam
All the places listed below keep the same time as Amsterdam.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Almere Stad | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Utrecht | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Leiden | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amersfoort | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zoetermeer | 44 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| The Hague | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rotterdam | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Amsterdam today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
More cities in Netherlands
All time zones and cities in the Netherlands
Plan around the time in Amsterdam
- Convert a time to or from Amsterdam: 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 Amsterdam and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Amsterdam in?
Amsterdam uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Amsterdam?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and New York?
Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam and New York change their clocks on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Amsterdam?
About 16 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
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.