Public Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Keep your systems, applications and servers synchronised with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
The AMS-IX Public NTP service provides a trusted, free, and openly accessible time source for the global internet community.
Whether it’s for logging, monitoring, or day-to-day operations, you can connect easily using standard NTP clients and start synchronising right away.
Benefits of Public Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Free and open
Publicly available time service: no contracts, no fees.
Easy connection
Connect using standard NTP clients: no specialised hardware or complex configuration.
Built-in redundancy
Time is synchronised using both GPS and Galileo, giving you an extra layer of resilience.
AMS-IX STORY
What is NTP and why it matters in Time-as-a-Service (TaaS)
What is NTP and why it matters: learn how time synchronisation underpins digital infrastructure and how TaaS ensures accurate, resilient, and traceable time.
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