Current Time in Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Rotterdam time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
51.92° N, 4.48° E
Sunrise
7:23 AM
Sunset
7:47 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam to New York | -6 hours | |
| Rotterdam to London | -1 hour | |
| Rotterdam to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Rotterdam to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Rotterdam to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Rotterdam. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Rotterdam
What time zone is Rotterdam in?
Rotterdam is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Amsterdam). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Rotterdam observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Rotterdam. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rotterdam?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 7:47 PM local time, giving 12 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the Netherlands on the same time as Rotterdam?
Mainland Netherlands uses a single time zone, so Rotterdam has the same local time as the rest of the mainland. Overseas regions use different time zones.