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Current Time in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Netherlands · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)
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Europe/Amsterdam
Amsterdam Timezone Details
| Timezone | CET/CEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+1:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+2:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Population | 921 thousand |
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📅 Public Holidays in Netherlands (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for Netherlands. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Apr 6
Easter Monday
Apr 27
King's Day
May 5
Liberation Day
May 14
Ascension Day
May 25
Whit Monday
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Dec 26
Boxing Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Amsterdam
Find the best hours for a call between Amsterdam (CET/CEST, UTC+1:00) and another city.
✈ Amsterdam Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol
🚇 Getting Around Amsterdam
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GVB Tram
⏰ 6:00–00:30 (night trams Fri–Sat) · 16 lines
💡 Trams are the backbone of Amsterdam transport — most tourist spots accessible by tram.
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GVB Metro (52 stations)
4 lines
💡 Metro is faster for longer distances, especially to Amsterdam Noord.
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GVB Bus
💡 Night buses operate when trams stop running.
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GVB Ferry
💡 Free ferries across the IJ river to Amsterdam Noord — runs 24/7.
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Rental Bikes
💡 Amsterdam is cycling city #1 — rent a bike for €10–15/day. Most authentic way to explore.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: €1.08 (OV-chipkaart) / €3.20 (disposable)
Day cap: Amsterdam Travel Ticket: €17/day (inc. airport)
✈ Airport link: Train from AMS Schiphol: €4.20 to Amsterdam Centraal (15 min)
💡 Amsterdam Travel Ticket covers all GVB + train from airport — best for tourists
📱 Recommended app: GVB app or 9292 (national journey planner)
🏛 Top Attractions in Amsterdam
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Anne Frank House
€16
Historic
💡 Book online 2+ months ahead — sells out completely. Not suitable for young children.
Rijksmuseum
€22.50
Museum
💡 Rembrandt's Night Watch is here. Book timed entry online.
Van Gogh Museum
€22
Art
💡 Largest Van Gogh collection in the world. Always book in advance.
Canal Ring
Free
Landmark
💡 UNESCO World Heritage Site. Best explored by rented bike or canal boat.
Vondelpark
Free
Park
💡 The green heart of Amsterdam. Outdoor concerts in summer.
Jordaan District
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Most charming neighbourhood — galleries, boutiques, hidden courtyards (hofjes).
A'DAM Lookout
€17.50
View
💡 Swing on the edge of the rooftop — over 100m above the IJ river.
Heineken Experience
€23
Attraction
💡 Fun brewery tour in the historic Heineken building. Book online.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Amsterdam Card (24/48/72h) covers public transport + free entry to 30+ museums.
🍽 Where to Eat in Amsterdam
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Pllek
££
European
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Amsterdam Noord
💡 Trendy waterfront spot made from shipping containers. Take the free ferry.
Foodhallen
££
Food Hall
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De Hallen, West
💡 Indoor food market with 20+ vendors. Lively atmosphere, great variety.
Beulings
£
Dutch Pancakes
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Jordaan
💡 Best Dutch pancakes (pannenkoeken) in Amsterdam. Cozy canal-side setting.
Rijsel
£££
French
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Oost
💡 Neighbourhood favourite. Prix-fixe menu. Book 2–3 weeks ahead.
Stroopwafel (markets)
£
Dutch Snack
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Albert Cuyp Market
💡 Fresh stroopwafel from a market stall — completely different from packaged ones.
Brouwerij 't IJ
£
Brewery
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Oost (windmill)
💡 Local craft brewery in a windmill. Try the Natte (dark) or Zatte (tripel).
£ = under €15 · ££ = €15–40 · £££ = €40–70 · ££££ = €70+
💡 Local tip: Amsterdam is expensive — lunch deals and dagschotels (daily specials) are best value. Reserve dinner tables 1–2 weeks ahead.
🏨 Where to Stay in Amsterdam
Best hotels for every budget
Volkshotel
€100–200/night
★★★★
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Oost
💡 Former newspaper office. Canvas rooftop bar with panoramic views. Young, creative crowd.
Hotel V Nesplein
€120–220/night
★★★★
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Centre
💡 Design hotel steps from Spui square. Great breakfast.
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark
€25–75/night
Hostel
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Vondelpark
💡 Best hostel in Amsterdam. Next to Vondelpark, 15 min walk to Rijksmuseum.
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
€600+/night
★★★★★
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Herengracht
💡 Six 17th-century canal houses joined together. Most beautiful hotel in the city.
CitizenM Amsterdam
€100–180/night
★★★★
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Multiple
💡 Smart tech-forward rooms. Great value for central Amsterdam.
💡 Area tip: Amsterdam adds a 7% tourist tax to all hotels. Jordaan and De Pijp are the most atmospheric neighbourhoods to stay in.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Amsterdam
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Paradiso
Concerts
💡 Legendary venue in a converted church. Best mid-size concert venue in Europe. Check agenda at paradiso.nl.
Melkweg
Concerts
💡 Former dairy factory. Two halls for concerts and club nights. Next door to Paradiso.
De School
Nightclub
💡 Closed Sunday morning, opens again that night. 24-hour techno marathons are legendary (when they happen).
Shelter Amsterdam
Nightclub
💡 Underground techno club beneath the A'DAM Tower. Strict door policy. Arrive before midnight.
Leidseplein bar strip
Bars
💡 Most touristy but lively square. Heineken at Café Americain or cocktails at Bar Oldenhof nearby.
Jordaan brown cafés
Bars
💡 Bruine kroegen (brown cafés) are Amsterdam's traditional pubs. Hoppe and In 't Aepjen are classics.
King's Day
Festival
💡 April 27 — biggest street party in Europe. Wear orange. The entire city becomes one party.
Amsterdam Dance Event
Festival
💡 October — world's biggest electronic music festival and conference. 600+ events across 200 venues.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Amsterdam's club scene is serious and door policies can be strict — dress down, go in small groups, avoid being drunk. Cannabis use is tolerated in coffeeshops only.
💡 Travel Tips for Amsterdam
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
Euro (€). Cards accepted everywhere including market stalls. Contactless payment is universal.
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Weather
Mild and rainy year-round. Summer 18–24°C, winters 2–8°C. Rain any time — waterproof jacket essential.
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SIM / Data
EU SIM works with roaming. Buy a KPN or T-Mobile NL SIM. Free WiFi in most hotels and cafés.
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Plugs
Type C/F plugs (2 round pins, 230V). UK and US visitors need adapters.
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Tipping
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% — not mandatory but appreciated. Never expected like in North America.
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Cycling
Watch out for bikes — they have right of way everywhere. Never stand or walk in cycle lanes (blue/red paths).
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Emergency
Call 112 for all emergencies (EU standard). Non-emergency police: 0900-8844.
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Cannabis
Tolerated in licensed coffeeshops only. Not legal to consume in public. Psychedelic truffles are also sold legally.
📅 Best time to visit
April–May (tulips, King's Day) and June–August (outdoor events, long evenings). December for Christmas markets.
🛂 Visa information
Visa-free for EU, US, Canada, Australia, UK (up to 90 days). ETIAS required from 2025 for non-EU visitors.
About Amsterdam Time Zone (CET/CEST)
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. The Netherlands switched from GMT+0:20 to CET in 1940.
Key fact: Amsterdam is in the same timezone as Paris, Berlin, and Brussels.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Amsterdam with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Amsterdam Time
What time is it in Amsterdam right now? +
The current time in Amsterdam, Netherlands is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Amsterdam is in the CET/CEST timezone (UTC+1:00 in winter, UTC+2:00 in summer).
What timezone is Amsterdam in? +
Amsterdam is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Amsterdam. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.Does Amsterdam observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Amsterdam observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +1:00; in summer it is +2:00.
What is the UTC offset for Amsterdam? +
Amsterdam's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and London? +
Amsterdam (CET/CEST) is UTC+1:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Amsterdam is in the same timezone as Paris, Berlin, and Brussels.
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To convert Amsterdam time to UTC, subtract UTC+1:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Amsterdam and the UTC offset is UTC+1:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Amsterdam in? +
Amsterdam is located in Europe. It is the 921 thousand population city in Netherlands.
What is the IANA timezone name for Amsterdam? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Amsterdam is
Europe/Amsterdam. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.What time is sunrise in Amsterdam today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Amsterdam are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Amsterdam's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Amsterdam? +
Sunset times in Amsterdam are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
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