Current Local Time in Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild summers (17-22°C) and cold winters (2-6°C). Windy and rainy.
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📍About Rotterdam Time Zone
Rotterdam is located in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Netherlands, Rotterdam serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Rotterdam is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Rotterdam, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 6 PM. Markthal open daily. local time. Rotterdam observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Rotterdam has a population of approximately 650K (1.4M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Rotterdam from abroad, use the country code +31 10. The primary language spoken is Dutch, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Rotterdam time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Rotterdam conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Rotterdam Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Netherlands (NL)
- • Coordinates: 51.92°, 4.48°
- • Calling Code: +31 10