Amsterdam to Recife Time Difference
Recife is 5 hours behind Amsterdam. When it is noon in Amsterdam, it is 07:00 in Recife.
Amsterdam (UTC+2) → Recife (UTC-3)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 23:00 in Amsterdam, it's 18:00 in Recife
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Amsterdam & Recife✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,704 km
Est. Flight Time
~10.1h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Amsterdam
01:00
Recife
09:00
Amsterdam
04:00
Recife
12:00
Amsterdam
07:00
Recife
15:00
Amsterdam
10:00
Recife
18:00
Amsterdam
13:00
Recife
21:00
Amsterdam
16:00
Recife
00:00
Amsterdam
19:00
Recife (-1)
03:00
Amsterdam
22:00
Recife (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Amsterdam ahead of Recife?
Recife is 5 hours behind Amsterdam. When it is 12:00 noon in Amsterdam, it is 07:00 in Recife. Amsterdam operates on Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+2), while Recife uses America/Recife (UTC-3).
What is the best time to call Recife from Amsterdam?
There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Amsterdam and Recife. The best window is 14:00–18:00 Amsterdam time (09:00–13:00 in Recife).
Does the Amsterdam to Recife time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Amsterdam and Recife
The distance between Amsterdam and Recife is approximately 7,704 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Recife time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.