Europe
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Amsterdam, Netherlands. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, sunrise is at 7:49 AM and sunset is at 5:01 PM (Europe/Amsterdam). The day lasts 9h 11m, solar noon is at 12:25 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:42 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:08 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 2:27 PM
Today’s solar times in Amsterdam
Dawn
7:13 AM
Sunrise
7:49 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:42 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:08 PM
Sunset
5:01 PM
Dusk
5:37 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
9h 11m
Solar noon
12:25 PM
Coordinates
52.3740, 4.8897
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 52.3740, longitude 4.8897, and the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Amsterdam over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 11m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 7:51 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 08m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 8:02 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 48m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 8:38 AM | 4:29 PM | 7h 51m |
What these times mean
Amsterdam changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Amsterdam throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:44 AM | 4:57 PM | 8h 12m |
| February | 7:58 AM | 5:53 PM | 9h 55m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 48m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 54m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 43m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 10:05 PM | 16h 46m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 9:57 PM | 16h 20m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 44m |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 43m |
| October | 8:06 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 42m |
| November | 8:02 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 48m |
| December | 8:45 AM | 4:28 PM | 7h 43m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:18 AM
June 16
Latest sunset
10:08 PM
June 24
Longest day
16h 48m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 40m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Amsterdam with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 7:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 7:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 2:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 10:18 AM | 94.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Amsterdam today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Amsterdam, Netherlands is at 7:49 AM and sunset is at 5:01 PM (Europe/Amsterdam).
How long is the day in Amsterdam today?
Today in Amsterdam, the time between sunrise and sunset is 9h 11m.
When is golden hour in Amsterdam?
Morning golden hour in Amsterdam ends at 8:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:08 PM.
What time is solar noon in Amsterdam?
Solar noon in Amsterdam is at 12:25 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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