Days in Amsterdam are currently getting shorter, about 28 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.3740° N, 4.8897° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,830 km (3,623 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,189 km (2,603 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,849 km (9,848 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 332 km (206 mi) east
Amsterdam lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Amsterdam
The point on Earth exactly opposite Amsterdam is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Amsterdam, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Amsterdam
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Amsterdam is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 48m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 40m, a difference of roughly 9h 8m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Amsterdam's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Amsterdam at 52.37° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Amsterdam
With a population of 741,636, Amsterdam ranks as the 2nd most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) is a major international airport serving Amsterdam directly.
Current local time at the airport is 16:27:04.
Daylight saving time changes in Amsterdam
Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam
Business hours in Amsterdam (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 Amsterdam
Compare time in Amsterdam with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in The Netherlands
Public Holidays Affecting Amsterdam
Official national holiday observed in The Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Amsterdam in?
Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam at UTC+2.
What time is it in Amsterdam right now?
The current local time in Amsterdam is 16:27:04 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Amsterdam observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the airport serving Amsterdam. The current local time at the airport is 16:27:04.
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