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Rotterdam to Amsterdam Converter

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Rotterdam4:29 amMon, Jun 8
RotterdamCEST
The Netherlands · UTC+2
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AmsterdamCEST
The Netherlands · UTC+2
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Offset

There is no time difference between Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

Same time

Rotterdam (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 Rotterdam (9 AM–5 PM in Amsterdam).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Rotterdam (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.

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

Rotterdam uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call The Netherlands, dial +31.

Amsterdam uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call The Netherlands, dial +31.

Amsterdam is approximately 35 miles northeast of Rotterdam.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

RotterdamAmsterdamDay
12:00 am12:00 amSame day
1:00 am1:00 amSame day
2:00 am2:00 amSame day
3:00 am3:00 amSame day
4:00 am4:00 amSame day
5:00 am5:00 amSame day
6:00 am6:00 amSame day
7:00 am7:00 amSame day
8:00 am8:00 amSame day
9:00 am9:00 amSame day
10:00 am10:00 amSame day
11:00 am11:00 amSame day
12:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm11:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both Rotterdam 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

Rotterdam
Sunrise
5:25 AM
Sunset
9:59 PM
Day length
16h 34m
Amsterdam
Sunrise
5:21 AM
Sunset
10:00 PM
Day length
16h 39m

Daylight overlap: 16h 34m — 5:25 AM–9:59 PM in Rotterdam (5:25 AM–9:59 PM in Amsterdam). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • AMS
  • RTM

Airports in Central European Time

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Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Rotterdam in Amsterdam?
9:00 am Rotterdam is 9:00 am Amsterdam.
What is 12:00 pm Rotterdam in Amsterdam?
12:00 pm Rotterdam is 12:00 pm Amsterdam.
What is 12:30 pm Rotterdam in Amsterdam?
12:30 pm Rotterdam is 12:30 pm Amsterdam.
What is 2:00 pm Rotterdam in Amsterdam?
2:00 pm Rotterdam is 2:00 pm Amsterdam.
What is 5:00 pm Rotterdam in Amsterdam?
5:00 pm Rotterdam is 5:00 pm Amsterdam.
What is 11:30 pm Rotterdam in Amsterdam?
11:30 pm Rotterdam is 11:30 pm Amsterdam.