Current Local Time in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Amsterdam follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/AmsterdamData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Amsterdam
💡Many shops closed Sunday morning
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild summers (17-22°C) and cool winters (2-6°C). Rainy year-round but rarely heavy.
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📍About Amsterdam Time Zone
Amsterdam is located in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Netherlands, Amsterdam serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Amsterdam, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops typically 10 AM to 6 PM (9 PM Thursdays). Many shops closed Sunday mornings. Cafés and restaurants open late. local time. Amsterdam observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Amsterdam has a population of approximately 870K (2.5M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Amsterdam from abroad, use the country code +31 20. The primary language spoken is Dutch, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Amsterdam time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Amsterdam conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Amsterdam Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Netherlands (NL)
- • Coordinates: 52.37°, 4.90°
- • Calling Code: +31 20