Current time in Rotterdam
Local time in Rotterdam
The time in Rotterdam is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 6 hours ahead of Columbus. The current timezone in Rotterdam is Central European Time (CET). Rotterdam is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Rotterdam starts at March 28, 2026.
Details for the time in Rotterdam
| Current time | 4:11 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Central European Time (CET)
DST: Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Your time difference | 6 hours ahead of Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Rotterdam Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Rotterdam uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Rotterdam.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 28, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 24, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |