Amsterdam, Netherlands
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About Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, known for its canal network, narrow houses with gabled facades, and world-class museums including the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. It is a major financial center and cultural hub.
Time zone details
Amsterdam observes CET/CEST (Europe/Amsterdam in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Netherlands from abroad
The international dialing code for Netherlands is +31. To call a phone number in Amsterdam, dial your country's international access code, then +31, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Netherlands
The official currency is EUR (€). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Dutch. Many businesses and tourist areas in Amsterdam will also have English speakers.
Top places to visit in Amsterdam
- Anne Frank House — Hidden annex where Anne Frank wrote her diary during WWII — book tickets weeks ahead.
- Rijksmuseum — Dutch national museum with Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid.
- Van Gogh Museum — World's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and letters.
Top local foods of Amsterdam
- Stroopwafel — Two thin waffle layers with caramel syrup — best fresh from a market stand.
- Bitterballen — Crunchy fried meatballs filled with beef ragu — classic pub snack.
- Haring — Raw herring served whole or in a sandwich with onions and pickles — Dutch street food.
Working with someone in Amsterdam
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Amsterdam, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.