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Current Date And Time In Amersfoort, Netherlands

Monday, 27 July 2026
06:21:19 CEST
State: Utrecht
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 139,914
District: Gemeente Amersfoort

✈️ Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Amersfoort.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Amersfoort with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Amersfoort — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Netherlands, which includes Amersfoort, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Netherlands before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Netherlands's time zone +01:00, country calling code +31 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .NL. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Amersfoort.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+31
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.NL

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Netherlands — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Amersfoort. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Amersfoort.

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Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Netherlands At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Netherlands — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.941
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
82.0
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$67,520
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.9%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Netherlands development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Amersfoort for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Amersfoort
Regional Airport • LEY
Lelystad Airport
Lelystad, NL
34
km away
Nearest to Utrecht (Capital)
International Airport • AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam, NL
34
km from Utrecht

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Amersfoort's exact coordinates, or Utrecht's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Amersfoort From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Amersfoort to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
London (United Kingdom)386 km240 mi~ 1h 12m
Paris (France)425 km264 mi~ 1h 15m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,121 km3,182 mi~ 6h 46m
New York (United States)5,902 km3,668 mi~ 7h 42m
Toronto (Canada)6,022 km3,742 mi~ 7h 50m
Los Angeles (United States)8,980 km5,580 mi~ 11h 19m
Tokyo (Japan)9,288 km5,771 mi~ 11h 41m
Singapore (Singapore)10,462 km6,501 mi~ 13h 04m
Sydney (Australia)16,622 km10,329 mi~ 20h 18m
Auckland (New Zealand)18,121 km11,260 mi~ 22h 04m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Amersfoort, Netherlands is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Amersfoort requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time6:21 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Amersfoort to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:21 AM on Monday in Amersfoort. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Amersfoort right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Amersfoort
New York (United States)Mon, 12:21 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 9:21 PM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 12:21 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 5:21 AM1h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 6:21 AMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 8:21 AM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 12:21 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 1:21 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 2:21 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 4:21 PM10h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Amersfoort — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Amersfoort is the Euro (EUR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
€ 0.8768
EUR
£ 1 British Pound
€ 1.17
EUR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
€ 0.6136
EUR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
€ 0.6228
EUR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Amersfoort

Knowing which languages are used in Amersfoort helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
DutchWest FrisianPapiamentoEnglish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Amersfoort. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Randenbroek (Utrecht, Netherlands)1 mi1 kmSE
⬆️
Hoogland (Utrecht, Netherlands)2 mi3 kmNNW
⬆️
Langenoord (Utrecht, Netherlands)2 mi4 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Leusden (Utrecht, Netherlands)2 mi4 kmSE
⬆️
Leusden-Zuid (Utrecht, Netherlands)3 mi4 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Amersfoort

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Amersfoort is the Colosseum (Italy), about 1,261 km away. Straight-line distances from Amersfoort to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy1,261 km783 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,448 km2,142 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,498 km4,038 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,752 km4,817 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico8,468 km5,262 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,589 km5,958 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,358 km6,436 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Amersfoort shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Utrecht and Netherlands. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Utrecht Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Utrecht, including major hub cities.
✈️ Netherlands Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Netherlands.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Amersfoort, Netherlands runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Amersfoort and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Amersfoort.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Amersfoort's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Amersfoort

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Amersfoort. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Amersfoort — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Amersfoort

Amersfoort keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Netherlands. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Amersfoort

The closest airport to Amersfoort is Lelystad Airport (LEY), about 34 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Amersfoort From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Amersfoort needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Amersfoort gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Amersfoort

Amersfoort rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Amersfoort — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Amersfoort

ℹ️ Amersfoort OverviewSee the full profile of Amersfoort — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Amersfoort MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Amersfoort for distance and direction.
💰 Amersfoort CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Amersfoort

What side of the road do people drive on in Amersfoort?

Amersfoort, like the rest of Netherlands, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Amersfoort use?

Amersfoort runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Amersfoort?

In Amersfoort, reach police on 112, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 112, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Amersfoort?

Lelystad Airport (LEY) is the nearest airport to Amersfoort, about 34 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Amersfoort in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Amersfoort runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Amersfoort?

Amersfoort shares the official and regional languages of Utrecht and Netherlands — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Amersfoort?

No — Amersfoort uses the Euro (EUR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Amersfoort currency page for live rates.