Current Time in Amsterdam
The live local time in Amsterdam, Netherlands — Amsterdam (Europe/Amsterdam). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Amsterdam
Amsterdam follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Amsterdam observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Amsterdam with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Amsterdam quick facts
- Country
- Netherlands
- Time zone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 (January) / UTC+2 (July)
- Calling code
- +31
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 2.5 million
- Coordinates
- 52.37°N, 4.9°E
Best time to call Amsterdam
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Amsterdam. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Amsterdam time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Amsterdam. The best window for business calls is roughly 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Amsterdam time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Amsterdam in?+
Amsterdam is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Amsterdam observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Europe/Amsterdam), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Netherlands observes it.
When do the clocks change in Amsterdam?+
Amsterdam observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the best time to call Amsterdam from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Amsterdam. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Amsterdam time.