Current Date And Time In Ballast, Netherlands
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:38:45 CEST
State: Drenthe
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,710
District: Gemeente Coevorden
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ballast, a city in Drenthe, Netherlands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ballast — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ballast | |
| District / County | Gemeente Coevorden | |
| State | Drenthe | |
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,710 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Drenthe | #50 of 94 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +31 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .nl | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 12 | |
| In Feet | 39 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 52.67 | |
| Longitude | 6.73 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 52.672° N 6.733° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 52° 40' 20" N 6° 43' 59" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 52° 40.33' N 6° 43.98' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Drenthe Capital | 38 km North-Northwest of Assen | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laar, Germany (6 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:08 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:07 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 59m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Amsterdam |
Ballast is a city situated in Drenthe, Netherlands, within Europe. It falls under Gemeente Coevorden, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ballast as a Populated Place. 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 Drenthe
The latitude and longitude of Ballast pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ballast on the map
Ballast 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 Ballast run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Ballast exchange rates
To ring a number in Ballast from outside Netherlands, dial +31 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Ballast and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ballast ranks #50 of 94 cities in Drenthe. It lies about 38 km North-Northwest of Assen, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Drenthe market. › Cities near Ballast
Ballast has a recorded population of approximately 1,710 people. That places it #50 of 94 cities with population data in Drenthe. Browse more cities in Drenthe for comparison.
Ballast sits within Gemeente Coevorden, is part of Drenthe in Netherlands. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ballast keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:08 AM and sets around 09:07 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ballast price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Ballast currency page.
Ballast is about 38 km North-Northwest of Assen, the capital of Drenthe. See cities near Ballast for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ballast lands you closest to Laar, Germany, about 6 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ballast sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
