United Kingdom
Netherlands
London to Amsterdam Time Difference
Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of London
London vs Amsterdam — At a Glance
London to Amsterdam — Hour-by-Hour
About London and Amsterdam
London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway. Amsterdam (population: 0.87M) is known for canal culture, Booking.com headquarters, cycling, and progressive urban design.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 1-hour time difference, London and Amsterdam share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between London (+44) and Amsterdam (+31) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
London uses GBP while Amsterdam uses EUR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
London and Amsterdam share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Amsterdam visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam, Netherlands is 1 hour ahead of London, United Kingdom. London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1) and Amsterdam is in the Europe/Paris timezone (UTC+2).
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Amsterdam?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 1:00 PM in Amsterdam.
What is the best time to call Amsterdam from London?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Amsterdam anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM London time).
What currency does Amsterdam use?
Amsterdam, Netherlands uses EUR. London uses GBP. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Amsterdam?
The primary languages in Amsterdam are Dutch, English. London also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Amsterdam from London?
To call Amsterdam from London, dial your international access code followed by +31 and the local number. London uses country code +44 and Amsterdam uses +31.
