Time Difference: Amsterdam vs New York City
Amsterdam
6:08:42 PM CET
Friday, November 13, 2026
6h
6h
New York City
12:08:42 PM EST
Friday, November 13, 2026
New York City is 6 hours behind Amsterdam.
Quick Reference
- Amsterdam
- CET (GMT+1)
CEST starts on Mar 28, 2027
- New York City
- EST (GMT-5)
EDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Amsterdam and New York City?
- New York City is 6 hours behind Amsterdam.
- When is the best time to call from Amsterdam to New York City?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Amsterdam uses CET and New York City uses EST.