Sunrise & sunset times in Amsterdam, Netherlands
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:53 and sets at 20:26 in Amsterdam. All times are shown in the Europe/Amsterdam timezone.
Today in Amsterdam
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Amsterdam today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Amsterdam when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Amsterdam (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Amsterdam’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:43 | 16:56 | 12:49 | 8h 13m |
| February | 07:56 | 17:53 | 12:54 | 9h 57m |
| March | 06:54 | 18:44 | 12:49 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:43 | 20:38 | 13:40 | 13h 55m |
| May | 05:45 | 21:29 | 13:36 | 15h 44m |
| June | 05:17 | 22:04 | 13:40 | 16h 46m |
| July | 05:36 | 21:55 | 13:46 | 16h 19m |
| August | 06:23 | 21:05 | 13:44 | 14h 42m |
| September | 07:14 | 19:55 | 13:35 | 12h 41m |
| October | 08:05 | 18:45 | 13:26 | 10h 40m |
| November | 08:01 | 16:47 | 12:25 | 8h 46m |
| December | 08:44 | 16:26 | 12:35 | 7h 42m |
Solar year in Amsterdam (2026)
Day length in Amsterdam swings by 9h 08m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Amsterdam
Longest day in Amsterdam: 16h 34m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 26m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 17m.
Moon tonight in Amsterdam
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Amsterdam today?▼
The sun rises at 06:53 Europe/Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands today.
What time is sunset in Amsterdam today?▼
The sun sets at 20:26 Europe/Amsterdam in Amsterdam today.
How long is the day in Amsterdam today?▼
Daylight in Amsterdam today lasts 13 hours and 32 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Amsterdam?▼
The morning golden hour in Amsterdam runs from 06:17 to 07:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:40 to 21:01.
What is the timezone of Amsterdam?▼
Amsterdam uses the Europe/Amsterdam timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Amsterdam?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Amsterdam is 21 June 2026, with 16h 48m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Amsterdam?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Amsterdam is 21 December 2026, with 7h 41m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Amsterdam?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Amsterdam swings by 9h 08m.