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Time Difference: Amsterdam to New York

🇳🇱AmsterdamUTC+1
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇳🇱
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
New York, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
6 hours
New York is 6 hours behind Amsterdam

Amsterdam vs New York timezone guide

Amsterdam (Netherlands) uses the Europe/Amsterdam timezone at UTC+1, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 6 hours behind Amsterdam (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Amsterdam and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 3pm5pm in Amsterdam, which is 9am11am in New York. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AmsterdamNew YorkStatus
6am12amAmsterdam early, New York asleep
7am1amAmsterdam early, New York asleep
8am2amAmsterdam early, New York asleep
9am3amAmsterdam working hours, New York asleep
10am4amAmsterdam working hours, New York asleep
11am5amAmsterdam working hours, New York asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmAmsterdam late evening, New York working hours

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 New York

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 6 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Mar 8 Mar 29Difference temporarily 5 hours ahead.
  • Oct 25 Nov 1Difference temporarily 5 hours ahead.

Amsterdam transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. New York transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between Amsterdam and New York

Great-circle distance
5,863 km
Direct flight time
~7h 54m

Amsterdam and New York are 5,863 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~7h 54m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and New York?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Amsterdam is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
Is Amsterdam ahead of New York?
Yes. Amsterdam is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Amsterdam?
When it's 9 AM in Amsterdam, it's 3am in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Amsterdam and New York?
The best window is 3pm–5pm in Amsterdam, which is 9am–11am in New York. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Amsterdam and New York observe daylight saving time?
Amsterdam and New York both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Amsterdam and New York?
Amsterdam and New York are 5,863 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 7 hours 54 minutes.