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Time Difference: Amsterdam to London

🇳🇱AmsterdamUTC+1
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇳🇱
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Wed, Jun 3
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
1 hour
London is 1 hour behind Amsterdam
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Amsterdam vs London timezone guide

Amsterdam (Netherlands) uses the Europe/Amsterdam timezone at UTC+1, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 1 hour behind Amsterdam (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Amsterdam and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 10am–5pm in Amsterdam, which is 9am–4pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AmsterdamLondonStatus
6am5amAmsterdam early, London asleep
7am6amAmsterdam early, London early
8am7amAmsterdam early, London early
9am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm5pmAmsterdam evening, London evening
7pm6pmAmsterdam evening, London evening
8pm7pmAmsterdam evening, London evening
9pm8pmAmsterdam evening, London evening
10pm9pmAmsterdam late evening, London evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Amsterdam and London

Both Amsterdam and London observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour ahead year-round.

Distance between Amsterdam and London

Great-circle distance
358 km
Direct flight time
~1h 25m

Amsterdam and London are 358 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~1h 25m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and London?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Amsterdam is currently 1 hour ahead of London.
Is Amsterdam ahead of London?
Yes. Amsterdam is currently 1 hour ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Amsterdam?
When it's 9 AM in Amsterdam, it's 8am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Amsterdam and London?
The best window is 10am–5pm in Amsterdam, which is 9am–4pm in London. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Amsterdam and London observe daylight saving time?
Both Amsterdam and London observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Amsterdam and London?
Amsterdam and London are 358 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.