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Current Time in Amsterdam

02:54:30 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam (CEST) · The Netherlands
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About Amsterdam

Amsterdam is located in The Netherlands, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 741,636. It runs on Europe/Amsterdam time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Amsterdam observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.

  • CountryThe Netherlands
  • Population741,636
  • Latitude52.3740°
  • Longitude4.8897°
  • Time zoneEurope/Amsterdam
  • Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeObserved

Sunrise & Sunset in Amsterdam Today

For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Amsterdam's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today7:58 AM

Sunset

Today6:55 PM

Daylight

Length10h 56m

Seasons in Amsterdam

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around March 20
Sunrise06:42 AM
Sunset06:53 PM

Summer

Starts around June 21
Sunrise05:18 AM
Sunset10:06 PM

Fall

Starts around September 22
Sunrise07:26 AM
Sunset07:39 PM

Winter

Starts around December 21
Sunrise08:48 AM
Sunset04:28 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Amsterdam observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to CEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to CET).

Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities

New York City
-6h
Los Angeles
-9h
Brooklyn
-6h
Chicago
-7h
Queens
-6h
Houston
-7h
Phoenix
-9h
Philadelphia
-6h
San Antonio
-7h
Manhattan
-6h

Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide

Shanghai China
+6h
Beijing China
+6h
Shenzhen China
+6h
Guangzhou China
+6h
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo
-1h
Istanbul Turkey
+1h
Lagos Nigeria
-1h
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
+5h
Chengdu China
+6h
Lahore Pakistan
+3h

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Amsterdam

What time zone is Amsterdam in?

Amsterdam, The Netherlands uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. It is currently on CEST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Does Amsterdam observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Amsterdam observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to CET.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Amsterdam today?

The sun rises at 7:58 AM and sets at 6:55 PM in Amsterdam today, giving 10h 56m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and New York City?

New York City is 6 hours behind Amsterdam right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.

What is the UTC offset for Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.

Other Cities in The Netherlands

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