Current local time in Rotterdam, Netherlands
The live clock above shows the time in Rotterdam. Rotterdam is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Region | Zuid-Holland |
| Population | about 802,000 |
| Coordinates | 51.92° N, 4.48° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Rotterdam uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:22 AM | 10:05 PM | 16 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 7:27 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 8:47 AM | 4:32 PM | 7 h 45 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rotterdam at about 12:51 PM in mid-January, and about 1:47 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 42 minutes ahead of the sun, because Rotterdam sits at 4.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Rotterdam time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Paris | same time | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| The Hague | 23 km (14 mi) | same time |
| Utrecht | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Haarlem | 52 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Amsterdam | 56 km (35 mi) | same time |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Antwerp, Belgium | 78 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Eindhoven | 89 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Arnhem | 99 km (62 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Netherlands
Questions people ask
What time zone is Rotterdam in?
Rotterdam is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Rotterdam have daylight saving time?
Rotterdam uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Rotterdam when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rotterdam's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 42 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).