Current Time in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Live local time in Amsterdam with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Amsterdam Europe/Amsterdam
About time in Amsterdam
Amsterdam uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
Amsterdam is one hour ahead of London all year, because the Netherlands and the UK change their clocks on the same dates. The city is a common base for European offices of international companies.
Time difference between Amsterdam and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Amsterdam |
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Working hours in Amsterdam converted to UTC
| Local time in Amsterdam | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Amsterdam
What time zone is Amsterdam in?
Amsterdam is in the Central European Time zone (Europe/Amsterdam). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+1, and it is UTC+2 during daylight saving time (Central European Summer Time).
Does Amsterdam observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. During that period clocks in Amsterdam are set to UTC+2.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Amsterdam look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Amsterdam is 08:00–16:00 UTC in standard time and 07:00–15:00 UTC during daylight saving time.