UK Time vs the Netherlands
The Netherlands is one hour ahead of the UK almost all year, as both countries change their clocks together.
United Kingdom
Netherlands (Amsterdam)
Figures for Monday 26 October 2026. Live figures need JavaScript.
Time difference
The Netherlands uses Central European Time in winter and Central European Summer Time in summer, covering Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht.
The Netherlands is 1 hour ahead of the UK for virtually the whole year, because both countries switch to and from summer time on the same dates.
Conversion guide
A quick reference for what common UK times are in the Netherlands on Monday 26 October 2026. On dates after a clock change in either country the times can differ: check the clock-change note or use the converter.
UK clocks go back at 2am BST (01:00 UTC) on Sunday 25 October 2026. Clocks in the Netherlands change at the same moment as UK clocks, so 9am UK is 10am in the Netherlands both before and after.
| UK time | Netherlands (Amsterdam) |
|---|---|
| 9am | 10am |
| 12pm | 1pm |
| 5pm | 6pm |
| 9pm | 10pm |
Best time to call
With only an hour between them, almost any UK working hour suits the Netherlands. UK 9am-5pm maps to Dutch 10am-6pm, a wide window for calls.
Daylight saving notes
The UK and the Netherlands change their clocks on the same days, so the 1-hour gap stays consistent throughout the year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and the Netherlands?
The Netherlands is 1 hour ahead of the UK for almost the entire year, because both countries change their clocks on the same dates.
Does the Netherlands observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The Netherlands switches to summer time in spring and back in autumn, on the same days as the UK.
What time is it in Amsterdam when it is 12pm in the UK?
When it is 12pm (noon) in the UK, it is normally 1pm in Amsterdam.