Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Minneapolis. Minneapolis uses Central Time (CT) while Amsterdam uses Central European Time (CET/CEST). When it's 9:00 AM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Both cities observe daylight saving time, so the 7-hour difference remains relatively constant year-round with minor variations during transition periods.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Minneapolis time. This corresponds to 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Amsterdam, catching the end of Dutch business hours.
Minneapolis has strong Dutch heritage, and Amsterdam is a major European business hub. Direct flights connect the cities in about 9 hours.