Geographic position of Rotterdam
Rotterdam is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.9225° N, 4.4792° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,780 km (3,592 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,239 km (2,634 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,799 km (9,817 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 308 km (191 mi) east
Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam
With a population of 868,135, Rotterdam ranks as the 1st most populous city in The Netherlands, out of 240 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Rotterdam
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM / EHRD) is a major international airport serving Rotterdam directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Rotterdam
Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam
Business hours in Rotterdam (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 Rotterdam
Compare time in Rotterdam with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in The Netherlands
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rotterdam in?
Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam at UTC+2.
What time is it in Rotterdam right now?
The current local time in Rotterdam is 19:18:52 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rotterdam observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rotterdam?
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) is the airport serving Rotterdam. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:52.
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