
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bielefeld, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bielefeld — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bielefeld | |
| District / County | Regierungsbezirk Detmold | |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Country | Germany | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 331,906 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Administrative Center | |
| Population Rank in North Rhine-Westphalia | #8 of 565 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +49 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .de | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 111 | |
| In Feet | 364 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 52.03 | |
| Longitude | 8.53 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 52.033° N 8.533° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 52° 1' 60" N 8° 31' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 52° 2' N 8° 32' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Rhine-Westphalia Capital | 151 km Southwest of Düsseldorf | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Losser, Netherlands (107 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 55m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Berlin |
Bielefeld is a city situated in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, within Europe. It falls under Regierungsbezirk Detmold, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bielefeld as a Administrative Center. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in North Rhine-Westphalia
The latitude and longitude of Bielefeld pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 111 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bielefeld on the map
Bielefeld runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Bielefeld run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bielefeld exchange rates
To ring a number in Bielefeld from outside Germany, dial +49 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bielefeld and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bielefeld ranks #8 of 565 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies about 151 km Southwest of Düsseldorf, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Rhine-Westphalia market. › Cities near Bielefeld
Bielefeld has a recorded population of approximately 331,906 people. That places it #8 of 565 cities with population data in North Rhine-Westphalia. Browse more cities in North Rhine-Westphalia for comparison.
Bielefeld sits within Regierungsbezirk Detmold, is part of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is classified as a Administrative Center.
Bielefeld keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:03 AM and sets around 08:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bielefeld price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Bielefeld currency page.
Bielefeld is about 151 km Southwest of Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. See cities near Bielefeld for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bielefeld lands you closest to Losser, Netherlands, about 107 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bielefeld sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.