Geographic position of Amersfoort
Amersfoort is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.1550° N, 5.3875° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,806 km (3,608 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,213 km (2,618 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,825 km (9,833 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 368 km (229 mi) east
Amersfoort lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Amersfoort
With a population of 139,914, Amersfoort ranks as the 16th most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Amersfoort
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) is a major international airport located about 46 km (28 mi) from Amersfoort.
Current local time at the airport is 19:59:15.
Daylight saving time changes in Amersfoort
Amersfoort uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Amsterdam. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Amersfoort
Business hours in Amersfoort (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Amersfoort
Compare time in Amersfoort with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Amersfoort in?
Amersfoort follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Amersfoort at UTC+2.
What time is it in Amersfoort right now?
The current local time in Amersfoort is 19:59:15 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Amersfoort observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Amersfoort is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Amersfoort?
Amersfoort is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Amersfoort?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the nearest airport to Amersfoort, located about 46 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:59:15.
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