Local Time in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Oct 25
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- IANA Zone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Country
- Netherlands
- Continent
- Europe
Latest news in Amsterdam
- Dazzling Dutch Tiaras for a German State Banquet in AmsterdamThe Court Jeweller · 13h ago
- Exploring Amsterdam: Canals, design, and museumsBritannica · 3d ago
- The Netherlands Will Never Be Rid of Louisiana CrawfishThe Atlantic · 4d ago
- Dutch Central Bank Cuts Gold Reserves in U.S., Citing ‘Geopolitical Unrest’The New York Times · 3d ago
- Amsterdam Day Seven: World Rowing Championships in PicturesRow 360 · 5d ago
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Local Vibe
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 941,873 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Compare Amsterdam With Other Cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Amsterdam right now?
- The current time in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 05:29:58 AM (CEST), which is UTC+2.
- What time zone is Amsterdam in?
- Amsterdam uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CEST, UTC+2.
- Does Amsterdam observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Amsterdam observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Amsterdam?
- Amsterdam is currently UTC+2 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).