Channel identification guide
RTL 7 in Netherlands · channel ID and TV guide
RTL 7 in Netherlands uses the catalogue ID RTL7.nl. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for RTL7.nl when you match RTL 7 in Netherlands. The directory lists DPG Media Group in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- RTL7.nl
- Source geography
- Netherlands · NL
- Programme categories
- entertainment
- Site listed in the snapshot
- rtl.nl
- Owner field
- DPG Media Group
- Launch field
- 1995-09-01
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists RTL 4 under RTL4.nl. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTL 4 | Netherlands | RTL4.nl | DPG Media Group |
| RTL 5 | Netherlands | RTL5.nl | DPG Media Group |
| RTL 8 | Netherlands | RTL8.nl | DPG Media Group |
| RTL Crime | Netherlands | RTLCrime.nl | DPG Media Group |
| RTL Lounge | Netherlands | RTLLounge.nl | DPG Media Group |
Match the TV guide
Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.
<channel id="RTL7.nl">…</channel>
<programme channel="RTL7.nl" start="20250715200000 +0200">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Amsterdam | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 +0100 | 15 Jan 19:00 UTC |
| Europe/Amsterdam | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0200 | 15 Jul 18:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “RTL 7 | guide alignment test” against RTL7.nl in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with RTL7.nl exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
Sources and further reading
- IPTV-org channel metadata
- Channel field definitions
- XMLTV format definition
- IANA Time Zone Database
- Station artwork reference · Channel identity matched to the catalogue