What is the time difference between Rotterdam and London?

London is 1 hour behind Rotterdam right now.

When is the next public holiday in Rotterdam?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Rotterdam overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Rotterdam's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Rotterdam time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Rotterdam's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Rotterdam time).

Current Time in Rotterdam, Netherlands — CET

UTC+01:00Standard timeEurope/Amsterdam

Rotterdam, Netherlands

06:50:44 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 6:50 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Rotterdam is on standard time, CET (UTC+01:00); clocks go forward on 28 March 2027.

Pronunciation

Rotterdam

Time zone and daylight saving time in Rotterdam

Time zone (IANA): Europe/Amsterdam
Current offset: CET (UTC+01:00)
Daylight saving: Standard time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

07:44 AM

Sunset

05:07 PM

Day length

9h 23m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:25 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 7h 45m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 16h 43m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Rotterdam	Overlap with Rotterdam
New York	12:50	−6 h	15:00–23:00	2 h (15:00–17:00)
London	17:50	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Paris	18:50	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Berlin	18:50	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:50	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:50	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Rotterdam

In 50 days
Eerste Kerstdag (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 51 days
Tweede Kerstdag (St. Stephen's Day)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public
In 57 days
Nieuwjaarsdag (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near Rotterdam

Rotterdam The Hague Airport RTM5 km straight-line
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS47 km straight-line
Eindhoven Airport EIN81 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rotterdam observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and London?: London is 1 hour behind Rotterdam right now.
When is the next public holiday in Rotterdam?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Rotterdam overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Rotterdam's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Rotterdam time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Rotterdam's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Rotterdam time).

Time in other cities, compared with Rotterdam

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Time zone rules: IANA tz database, applied when the page is generated; the clock runs in your browser. Sun times: NOAA solar equations at 51.92°N, 4.48°E (GeoNames). Holidays: Nager.Date. Airports: OurAirports. About our sources.