Current Date And Time In Meppel, Netherlands
Friday, 31 July 2026
17:22:42 CEST
State: Drenthe
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 30,697
District: Gemeente Meppel
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Meppel, 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 Meppel — 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 | Meppel | |
| District / County | Gemeente Meppel | |
| State | Drenthe | |
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 30,697 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Drenthe | #4 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 | 2 | |
| In Feet | 7 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 52.7 | |
| Longitude | 6.19 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 52.696° N 6.194° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 52° 41' 45" N 6° 11' 40" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 52° 41.75' N 6° 11.67' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Drenthe Capital | 42 km Northeast of Assen | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laar, Germany (37 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:32 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Amsterdam |
Meppel is a city situated in Drenthe, Netherlands, within Europe. It falls under Gemeente Meppel, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Meppel 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 Meppel pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Meppel on the map
Meppel 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 Meppel run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Meppel exchange rates
To ring a number in Meppel 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 Meppel and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Meppel ranks #4 of 94 cities in Drenthe. It lies about 42 km Northeast of Assen, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Drenthe market. › Cities near Meppel
Meppel has a recorded population of approximately 30,697 people. That places it #4 of 94 cities with population data in Drenthe. Browse more cities in Drenthe for comparison.
Meppel sits within Gemeente Meppel, is part of Drenthe in Netherlands. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Meppel keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:50 AM and sets around 09:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Meppel price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Meppel currency page.
Meppel is about 42 km Northeast of Assen, the capital of Drenthe. See cities near Meppel for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Meppel lands you closest to Laar, Germany, about 37 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Meppel sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
