Current Time in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam uses the GMT+2 time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is observed and currently in effect.

22:55:44
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

About Rotterdam

Time zone
Europe/Amsterdam
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Country
Netherlands
Capital
Amsterdam
Population
651,631
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Dial code
+31
Coordinates
51.92, 4.48
From capital
60 km from Amsterdam

Daylight saving time in Rotterdam

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shifts UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00 on that date.

Sun in Rotterdam today

Sunrise
05:58
Solar noon
13:39
Sunset
21:21
Daylight
15h 23m
Yesterday
Rise
05:59
Set
21:19
Length
15h 19m
Today
Rise
05:58
Set
21:21
Length
15h 23m
Tomorrow
Rise
05:56
Set
21:23
Length
15h 26m

Today is 4 minutes longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Rotterdam

CityDistanceTime difference
London320 km-1h
Paris370 kmsame time
Berlin610 kmsame time
Cairo3280 km+1h
Dubai5170 km+2h
New York5850 km-6h
Mumbai6880 km+3.5h
Los Angeles8950 km-9h
Tokyo9340 km+7h
São Paulo9750 km-5h
Singapore10530 km+6h
Sydney16690 km+8h

Other cities in Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions about time in Rotterdam

What is the current time in Rotterdam, Netherlands?+
Rotterdam is in the Europe/Amsterdam timezone (GMT+2), which is UTC+02:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
What timezone is Rotterdam in?+
Rotterdam, Netherlands uses the Europe/Amsterdam timezone, abbreviated GMT+2. The current UTC offset is UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and UTC?+
Rotterdam is UTC+02:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Rotterdam observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Rotterdam observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Rotterdam?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Rotterdam is "Europe/Amsterdam". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and New York?+
The time difference between Rotterdam and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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