Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The offset changes with **Daylight Saving Time (DST)** transitions (which differ by ~1 week):
| Period | New York | Netherlands | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Time (Nov–Mar) | EST (UTC-5) | CET (UTC+1) | 6 hours (NL ahead) |
| NY DST starts (Mar), NL still Std | EDT (UTC-4) | CET (UTC+1) | 5 hours |
| Both DST (Late Mar–Oct) | EDT (UTC-4) | CEST (UTC+2) | 6 hours |
| NL DST ends (Oct), NY still DST | EDT (UTC-4) | CET (UTC+1) | 5 hours |
Most of the year: 6 hours. Netherlands is **ahead**.
Example: 12:00 PM in NYC = 6:00 PM in Amsterdam (standard) or 5:00 PM (during the two 1-week transition gaps).
Always verify via timeanddate.com for specific dates.