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Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Amsterdam
About Netherlands
The Netherlands is a European country, bordering Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and also France in the Caribbean, as both countries still have dominions in the area. The capital of the country is Amsterdam. The Netherlands is a densely populated country, with 408 inhabitants per km2.
A great naval power during the renaissance, this small and notoriously flat nation boasts an incredible cultural and economic heritage. Today, it is mostly known for its liberal mentality and openness. The capital is the country’s most famous tourist attraction, mainly because of its tolerant attitude.
Quite a few travellers visit the Netherlands to enjoy its famously tolerant attitude: prostitution is decriminalised and sex shops, sex shows, sex museums and drugs museums are also popular amongst tourists. The sale, possession, and consumption of small quantities of cannabis while technically still illegal, is officially tolerated, but coffeeshops are subject to increasing restrictions. Harder drugs however, remain strictly illegal. The nation has a similarly open mindset about homosexual marriage as well: in the Netherlands, homosexual marriage grants exactly the same rights as traditional marriage.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Netherlands in?
The Netherlands uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does the Netherlands have?
The Netherlands has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does the Netherlands observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The Netherlands changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.
What time is it in Amsterdam right now?
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between the Netherlands and London?
The Netherlands is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between the Netherlands and New York?
The Netherlands is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call the Netherlands?
Office hours in the Netherlands (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as the Netherlands?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark….
What is the dialling code for the Netherlands?
The international dialling code for the Netherlands is +31.