Time Difference Between Amsterdam and New York

The time difference between Amsterdam and New York is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Amsterdam, it is 06:00 in New York. Amsterdam uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (UTC+2), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

New York is 6 hours behind Amsterdam — 6 hours
Amsterdam, Netherlands
02:48:10
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
New York, United States
20:48:10
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Amsterdam vs New York

Detail Amsterdam New York
Time Zone IDEurope/AmsterdamAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC-4
AbbreviationCESTEDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryNetherlandsUnited States
RegionEuropeNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Amsterdam and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

15:00–17:00 in Amsterdam  =  09:00–11:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Amsterdam time to New York time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Amsterdam New York
00:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 00:00
07:00 01:00
08:00 02:00
09:00 03:00
10:00 04:00
11:00 05:00
12:00 06:00
13:00 07:00
14:00 08:00
15:00 09:00 Overlap
16:00 10:00 Overlap
17:00 11:00
18:00 12:00
19:00 13:00
20:00 14:00
21:00 15:00
22:00 16:00 Night
23:00 17:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Amsterdam and New York are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 6 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and New York?

The time difference is 6 hours. New York is 6 hours behind Amsterdam.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from Amsterdam to New York?

The best window is between 15:00 and 17:00 Amsterdam time, which corresponds to 09:00–11:00 in New York. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Amsterdam time to New York time?

Subtract 6 hours from Amsterdam time to get New York time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.