Current Time in Rotterdam — Time Now
What time is it in Rotterdam, The Netherlands? The current local time in Rotterdam is shown live, with the date, CEST time zone and UTC+02:00 offset.
Current time in Rotterdam
The clock above shows the exact current time in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, updating live every second. Because the time is read from a live time-zone database, it is correct no matter where you are viewing from — your own device's time zone does not affect it.
Time zone in Rotterdam
| Time zone | CEST (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
| Country | The Netherlands |
| Daylight saving | Observed — currently in effect |
Sunrise, sunset & day length in Rotterdam
| Sunrise | 5:24 AM |
| Sunset | 9:56 PM |
| Day length | 16h 32m |
| Solar noon | 1:40 PM |
| Coordinates | 51.92°, 4.48° |
Today is day 157 of 2026 (week 23), with 208 days left in the year. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Rotterdam's coordinates and shown in local time.
Daylight saving time in Rotterdam
Rotterdam observes daylight saving time, so the clocks change twice a year and the UTC offset shifts by an hour between summer and winter. The live clock above always reflects the current offset automatically.
| Latest change | 29 Mar 2026 — clocks went forward to CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Next change | 25 Oct 2026 — clocks go back to CET (UTC+01:00) |
Rotterdam on the map
Location: The Netherlands · Coordinates: 51.92°, 4.48° · Open in Google Maps ↗.
Time in other cities in The Netherlands
Amsterdam · The Hague · Utrecht
Time difference from Rotterdam
How Rotterdam compares to other major cities right now:
| Auckland | 10h behind |
| Sydney | 8h behind |
| Tokyo | 7h behind |
| Seoul | 7h behind |
| Singapore | 6h behind |
| Hong Kong | 6h behind |
| Beijing | 6h behind |
| Shanghai | 6h behind |
| Bangkok | 5h behind |
| Dhaka | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 3.5h behind |
| New Delhi | 3.5h behind |
| Dubai | 2h behind |
| Moscow | 1h behind |
| Istanbul | 1h behind |
| Paris | Same time |
| Berlin | Same time |
| London | 1h ahead |
| São Paulo | 5h ahead |
| New York City | 6h ahead |
| Toronto | 6h ahead |
| Chicago | 7h ahead |
| Mexico City | 8h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 9h ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Rotterdam right now?
The current local time in Rotterdam, The Netherlands is shown live at the top of this page, updating every second.
What time zone is Rotterdam in?
Rotterdam is in the CEST time zone, which is UTC+02:00.
Is Rotterdam on daylight saving time?
Rotterdam observes daylight saving time and is currently on DST. Clocks next change on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when Rotterdam moves the clocks back to CET.
How many hours is Rotterdam ahead of Auckland?
Rotterdam is 10 hours behind Auckland.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rotterdam today?
Today the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 9:56 PM in Rotterdam, giving 16h 32m of daylight.