Offset
There is no time difference between Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
Copenhagen (CEST) is currently the same time as Amsterdam (CEST).
CEST: UTC+2
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Copenhagen (9 AM–5 PM in Amsterdam).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Copenhagen (1:00 PM Amsterdam).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Denmark
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Bank closing dayFri, May 15
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Constitution DayFri, Jun 5
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
- New Year's EveThu, Dec 31
The Netherlands
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- King's DayMon, Apr 27
- Liberation DayTue, May 5
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Copenhagen uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Denmark, dial +45.
Amsterdam uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call The Netherlands, dial +31.
Amsterdam is approximately 375 miles southwest of Copenhagen.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Copenhagen | Amsterdam | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Copenhagen and Amsterdam observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 4:29 AM
- Sunset
- 9:50 PM
- Day length
- 17h 21m
- Sunrise
- 5:21 AM
- Sunset
- 10:00 PM
- Day length
- 16h 39m
Daylight overlap: 16h 29m — 5:21 AM–9:50 PM in Copenhagen (5:21 AM–9:50 PM in Amsterdam). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- CPH
- RKE
Airports in Central European Time
- AMS
- RTM
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Copenhagen in Amsterdam?
- 9:00 am Copenhagen is 9:00 am Amsterdam.
- What is 12:00 pm Copenhagen in Amsterdam?
- 12:00 pm Copenhagen is 12:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 12:30 pm Copenhagen in Amsterdam?
- 12:30 pm Copenhagen is 12:30 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 2:00 pm Copenhagen in Amsterdam?
- 2:00 pm Copenhagen is 2:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 5:00 pm Copenhagen in Amsterdam?
- 5:00 pm Copenhagen is 5:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 11:30 pm Copenhagen in Amsterdam?
- 11:30 pm Copenhagen is 11:30 pm Amsterdam.