Time Now in Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 52.37° N, 4.9° E
Elevation: 13 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Netherlands
Province: North Holland
Country: 🇳🇱 Netherlands (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CEST
Local time in Amsterdam runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Amsterdam). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for roughly 16 hours today, deep into the long days of the season. Being in the temperate belt, Amsterdam sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 13 m, Amsterdam is practically at sea level. The closest large city is London, about 358 km away. As one of the Netherlands's largest cities, Amsterdam is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Amsterdam gets 15h 52m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:50 and sunset at 21:42.
Time & Daylight in Amsterdam
Daylight Hours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam gets 15h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Amsterdam is at 05:50 and sunset in Amsterdam is at 21:42.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 40m near the December solstice to 16h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Amsterdam and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Amsterdam right now.
Other Cities in Netherlands with Local Time
Cities Sharing Amsterdam's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Amsterdam.
Weather in Amsterdam
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Amsterdam
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 25 Jul ● | 01:46 | 05:49 | 13:46 | 18:02 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:46 | 05:51 | 13:46 | 18:01 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 01:46 | 05:52 | 13:46 | 18:01 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 02:04 | 05:54 | 13:46 | 18:00 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 02:18 | 05:55 | 13:46 | 17:59 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 02:28 | 05:57 | 13:46 | 17:59 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 02:36 | 05:58 | 13:46 | 17:58 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
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14-day Forecast for Amsterdam
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Amsterdam
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Amsterdam. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Amsterdam
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Distances & Clock Changes in Amsterdam
How Far Is Amsterdam From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 358 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Paris | 430 km | SSW (206deg) |
| Moscow | 2,147 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Dubai | 5,160 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 5,863 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,853 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,939 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,277 km | ENE (62deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Amsterdam's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Amsterdam and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.4deg S, 175.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amsterdam
What time is it in Amsterdam right now?
The current local time in Amsterdam is 04:16 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Amsterdam follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Amsterdam in?
Amsterdam runs on the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+01:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Amsterdam?
Is Amsterdam on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Amsterdam is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 25, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Amsterdam today?
Amsterdam sees sunrise at 05:50 and sunset at 21:42 today, giving 15h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Amsterdam tonight?
The moon phase over Amsterdam tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 82.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Amsterdam?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Amsterdam, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.