Netherlands facts
| Capital | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Western Europe |
| Area | 41,850 km² · 16,158 sq mi · 10,341,344 acres |
| Language | Dutch |
| Demonym | Dutch |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Amsterdam · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +31 |
| Internet domain | .nl |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 52.374, 4.8897 |
Time difference
Amsterdam is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- The Netherlands is about 0.45% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Netherlands is about 17.2% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Amsterdam to Washington, D.C.: about 6,190 km (3,846 mi) as the crow flies.
- Amsterdam to London: about 357 km (222 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
The Netherlands shares land borders with 2 countries: Belgium, Germany.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of the Netherlands?
The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam.
How big is the Netherlands?
The Netherlands covers about 41,850 km² (16,158 sq mi), ranking 131 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.45% of the size of the United States. It is about 17.2% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Netherlands in?
Amsterdam uses UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) today. When it is noon in Amsterdam, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does the Netherlands use?
The Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for the Netherlands?
The international calling code is +31. From the United States dial 011 31 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 31.
What language is spoken in the Netherlands?
Official or national language: Dutch.