Current Time in the Netherlands
The exact current time for the Netherlands (Amsterdam), synchronised with atomic clock time via your browser. Always accurate — to the second.
Central European Time (CET/CEST) · Synchronised via your browser
About Dutch Time
The Netherlands uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1 in winter. During summer (daylight saving time), the Netherlands switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2.
Time Difference: Netherlands vs the World
| City / Region | Time zone | Difference vs Amsterdam (winter) |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (NL) | CET (UTC+1) | — |
| London (UK) | GMT (UTC+0) | −1 hour |
| New York (US) | EST (UTC−5) | −6 hours |
| Los Angeles (US) | PST (UTC−8) | −9 hours |
| Dubai (UAE) | GST (UTC+4) | + 3 hours |
| Delhi (India) | IST (UTC+5:30) | + 4.5 hours |
| Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | + 7 hours |
| Tokyo (Japan) | JST (UTC+9) | + 8 hours |
| Sydney (Australia) | AEDT (UTC+11) | + 10 hours (summer) |
How to Synchronise Your Devices
- Settings → Time & Language
- Date & Time
- Enable Set time automatically
- Click Sync now
- System Settings → General
- Date & Time
- Enable Set date and time automatically
- Time server:
time.apple.com
- Settings → General
- Date & Time
- Enable Set Automatically
- Time Zone: Amsterdam
- Settings → System
- Date & Time
- Enable Automatic date and time
- Time Zone: Europe/Amsterdam
Tip: To set an analogue clock precisely, refresh this page, then set your clock at exactly the next full minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time zone of the Netherlands?+
The Netherlands uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time in summer. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday of March and ends on the last Sunday of October.
How accurate is the clock on this website?+
The clock on AM-PM.nl uses your browser's system time, which is synchronised with NTP (Network Time Protocol) time servers connected to atomic clocks. Accuracy is typically within 1 second. Larger deviations can occur if your device's automatic time synchronisation is disabled.
What is the time difference between the Netherlands and the United States?+
The time difference between the Netherlands (CET, UTC+1) and New York (EST, UTC-5) is 6 hours in winter — Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead. During summer, both switch to summer time, maintaining roughly the same 6-hour difference (CEST UTC+2 vs EDT UTC-4). Los Angeles (PST, UTC-8) is 9 hours behind Amsterdam in winter.
How do I set my clock to the correct time?+
For digital devices: enable 'Set time automatically' or 'Automatic date and time' in your device settings — this uses NTP synchronisation. For analogue clocks: compare to the clock at the top of this page. Refresh the page for a fresh synchronisation, then set your clock at exactly the minute mark.
When does daylight saving time start and end in the Netherlands?+
The Netherlands switches to summer time (CEST, UTC+2) on the last Sunday of March at 02:00 — clocks move forward one hour to 03:00. In autumn, clocks move back on the last Sunday of October at 03:00 to 02:00 (back to CET, UTC+1). This is coordinated across the European Union.
AM-PM.nl strives to display the most accurate time possible, synchronised via your browser’s NTP connection. AM-PM.nl cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies caused by device misconfiguration or network delays.