Europe · Netherlands
Current time in Amsterdam
Central European Standard Time. Currently on daylight saving time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Daylight saving
Active
Ends Oct 25, 2026 · in 5 months
Through the current period
30%About Amsterdam time
Amsterdam keeps two clocks.
Amsterdam moves with a classic Western European pace — the workday usually starts by 8:30 and wraps up around 5, in line with CEST’s long summer daylight, which evenings extra soft light and a relaxed café culture after hours.
Daylight saving
The year, by the clock.
Now
CEST
Daylight saving · since Mar 29, 2026
Next change
Oct 25, 2026
Clocks fall back · in 5 months
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amsterdam's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the standard time zone for Amsterdam?
- Amsterdam follows Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and switches to Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) in summer.
- When do clocks change in Amsterdam?
- Clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and back one hour on the last Sunday in October.
- Does Amsterdam observe Daylight Saving Time?
- Yes, Amsterdam observes Daylight Saving Time, like most of continental Europe.
- What are typical working hours in Amsterdam?
- Most offices run from about 8:30 to 5, with many people leaving on time and enjoying long summer evenings.
- How does Amsterdam’s time zone affect remote teams?
- Being at UTC+1/+2 makes overlap with both US East Coast and UK time zones straightforward for video calls and standups.
- Is noon in Amsterdam the same as 12:00 UTC?
- No, noon in Amsterdam is 10:00 UTC in winter and 9:00 UTC in summer.
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