Amsterdam vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Amsterdam Bigger Than Toronto?

Toronto is significantly larger, covering 2.9 times the area of Amsterdam. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 411 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Toronto approximately 2 times.

About Amsterdam

Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).

Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations

About Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Often called "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. The city dates back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.

Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 2.3x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Toronto metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 2.5 million.

Population Density

Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Toronto is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Amsterdam, it's 6:00 AM in Toronto — a 6-hour time difference.