Current local time in Rotterdam, Netherlands
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Rotterdam
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Amsterdam), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 598,199.
| Country: | Netherlands |
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| State / region: | South Holland |
| Coordinates: | 51°55′N / 4°29′E |
| Population: | 598,199 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Dutch |
| Country calling code: | +31 |
Time zone in Rotterdam
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Amsterdam |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Rotterdam is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Rotterdam today
| Sunrise: | 08:17 |
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| Sunset: | 18:36 |
| Solar noon: | 13:26 |
| Day length: | 10h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:42 – 19:10 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Rotterdam
- London+1 hRotterdam is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hRotterdam is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hRotterdam is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Rotterdam time
What time zone is Rotterdam in?
Rotterdam uses the IANA time zone Europe/Amsterdam (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Rotterdam observe daylight saving time?
Rotterdam is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and London?
Right now Rotterdam is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and New York?
Right now Rotterdam is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.