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Time difference

Amsterdam to New York Time Difference (2026)

New York is 6 hours behind Amsterdam — when it's 12:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 6:00 AM in New York. (Amsterdam (Europe/Amsterdam, GMT+2); New York (America/New_York, EDT).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

New York is 6 hours behind Amsterdam. The best window for a call is 3 PM–5 PM in Amsterdam, which is 9 AM–11 AM in New York — a 2-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Clocks change on October 25, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between Amsterdam and New York — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • When it's 9:00 AM in Amsterdam, it's 3:00 AM in New York.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Amsterdam.

New York is currently 6 hours behind Amsterdam.

AmsterdamGMT+2
9:42 AM
Saturday, Jul 4
New YorkEDT
3:42 AM
Saturday, Jul 4

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Amsterdam and New York overlap for 2 hours. 3 PM5 PM in Amsterdam is 9 AM11 AM in New York. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

AmsterdamNew York
12 AM6:00 PM (prev day)
1 AM7:00 PM (prev day)
2 AM8:00 PM (prev day)
3 AM9:00 PM (prev day)
4 AM10:00 PM (prev day)
5 AM11:00 PM (prev day)
6 AM12:00 AM
7 AM1:00 AM
8 AM2:00 AM
9 AM3:00 AM
10 AM4:00 AM
11 AM5:00 AM
12 PM6:00 AM
1 PM7:00 AM
2 PM8:00 AM
3 PM9:00 AM
4 PM10:00 AM
5 PM11:00 AM
6 PM12:00 PM
7 PM1:00 PM
8 PM2:00 PM
9 PM3:00 PM
10 PM4:00 PM
11 PM5:00 PM

Daylight saving

On October 25, 2026, Amsterdam shifts for daylight saving. After that, New York will be 5 hours behind Amsterdam (currently 6 hours behind Amsterdam). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • Amsterdam is currently observing daylight saving time.
  • New York is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is New York ahead of or behind Amsterdam?
New York is 6 hours behind Amsterdam.
How many hours behind Amsterdam is New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Amsterdam.
What time is 9 AM in Amsterdam in New York?
9:00 AM in Amsterdam is 3:00 AM in New York.
What time is noon in Amsterdam in New York?
12:00 PM in Amsterdam is 6:00 AM in New York.
What time is 5 PM in Amsterdam in New York?
5:00 PM in Amsterdam is 11:00 AM in New York. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM Amsterdam in New York?
3:00 PM in Amsterdam is 9:00 AM in New York.
Is Amsterdam currently observing daylight saving time?
Amsterdam is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Is New York currently observing daylight saving time?
New York is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Do Amsterdam and New York observe daylight saving?
On October 25, 2026, Amsterdam shifts for daylight saving. After that, New York will be 5 hours behind Amsterdam (currently 6 hours behind Amsterdam). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
When is the best time to call New York from Amsterdam?
Aim for 3 PM–5 PM in Amsterdam, which is 9 AM–11 AM in New York.
When is the best time to call Amsterdam from New York?
Aim for 9 AM–11 AM in New York, which is 3 PM–5 PM in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam (GMT+2) to New York (EDT) — how do I convert quickly?
Add −6 hours to Amsterdam local time to get New York local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.