Current time in Rotterdam
Netherlands
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Time zone
Europe/Amsterdam
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
51.92, 4.48
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Rotterdam
Rotterdam uses Europe/Amsterdam. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Rotterdam
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Rotterdam
The longest day brings about 16h 43m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 46m.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Rotterdam in?
- Rotterdam is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Rotterdam observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Rotterdam move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Rotterdam and New York?
- Rotterdam is 6h ahead of New York.