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Europe/AmsterdamCurrent time and detailed information for Central European Time (Europe/Amsterdam) in Amsterdam

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Current TimeUTC+1CETDST UTC+2
20:31:40
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 20:31:40Amsterdam, Netherlands0.9M people

Basic Information

IANA IdentifierEurope/Amsterdam
RegionEurope
CountryNetherlands (NL)
Primary CityAmsterdam
Coordinates52.3676°N, 4.9041°E

Time Information

UTC OffsetUTC+1
DST OffsetUTC+2
AbbreviationCET
DST AbbreviationCEST
Population870,000

Time Formats

ISO 8601 Format
2026-10-30T19:31:40.814Z
Unix Timestamp
1793388700
RFC 2822 Format
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:31:40 GMT
Local Format
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 20:31:40

Time Difference with Major Cities

UTC1h ahead
New York6h ahead
London1h ahead
Tokyo8h behind
Sydney9h behind

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Central European Time (Europe/Amsterdam) Time - Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it now in Amsterdam?

The current local time in Amsterdam, Netherlands is Friday, October 30, 2026 at 20:31:40. Amsterdam is located in the Central European Time (Europe/Amsterdam) timezone.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and UTC?

Amsterdam follows Central European Time (Europe/Amsterdam) time. The current offset from UTC is +1 hours.

Does Amsterdam observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the local regulations of Netherlands. The current time is Friday, October 30, 2026 at 20:31:40, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.

About Central European Time (Europe/Amsterdam)

Central European Time (Europe/Amsterdam) is the standard time used in Amsterdam, Netherlands and surrounding regions. The timezone has a UTC offset of UTC+1 and is widely used for scheduling and time coordination in this geographical area. This timezone serves millions of people and is an important reference for business, travel, and international communications.