Current Time in Rotterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
The current local time in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 12:50:00 (CEST) on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Rotterdam is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 598,199. The sun rises at about 07:22 and sets at 19:48 today (12h 26m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 19:48
- 12h 26m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Rotterdam is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 07:22 and sets at about 19:48 local time, giving Rotterdam 12h 26m of daylight.
Right now it is 12:50 on Saturday in Rotterdam (UTC+02:00). When it is 12:50 here, it is 06:50 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Rotterdam
- Use the Europe/Amsterdam IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Rotterdam to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 06:50 Sat | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 03:50 Sat | 9h behind |
| London | 11:50 Sat | 1h behind |
| Paris | 12:50 Sat | same time |
| Dubai | 14:50 Sat | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:20 Sat | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 18:50 Sat | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 19:50 Sat | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 20:50 Sat | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Rotterdam
Compare Rotterdam with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Netherlands.
Business-hours overlap from Rotterdam
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Rotterdam overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Rotterdam time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Rotterdam time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rotterdam in?
Rotterdam uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Rotterdam observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Rotterdam today?
Today the sun rises around 07:22 and sets around 19:48 in Rotterdam, about 12h 26m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and other cities?
When it is 12:50 in Rotterdam, it is 06:50 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Rotterdam's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Rotterdam
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Netherlands time page.
Location and time-zone details for Rotterdam
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 51.92, 4.48 |
| Population signal | About 598,199 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:22, sunset 19:48, 12h 26m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Amsterdam time-zone page for rules, the Netherlands country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 51.92° N, 4.48° E
Population: 598,199
Country: 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CEST