Current Date And Time In Bolsward, Netherlands
Monday, 27 July 2026
09:56:43 CEST
State: Friesland
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 9,160
District: Sûdwest Fryslân
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bolsward, a city in Friesland, Netherlands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bolsward — 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 | Bolsward | |
| District / County | Sûdwest Fryslân | |
| State | Friesland | |
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 9,160 | |
| Area | 9.11 km² (3.52 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Friesland | #14 of 193 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 | 53.07 | |
| Longitude | 5.53 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.066° N 5.532° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 3' 56" N 5° 31' 54" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 3.93' N 5° 31.91' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Friesland Capital | 24 km Northeast of Leeuwarden | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laar, Germany (95 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:45 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 57m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 8700–8702 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Amsterdam |
Bolsward is a city situated in Friesland, Netherlands, within Europe. It falls under Sûdwest Fryslân, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bolsward 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 Friesland
The latitude and longitude of Bolsward 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 Bolsward on the map
Bolsward 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 Bolsward run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bolsward exchange rates
To ring a number in Bolsward 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 Bolsward and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bolsward ranks #14 of 193 cities in Friesland. It lies about 24 km Northeast of Leeuwarden, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Friesland market. › Cities near Bolsward
Bolsward has a recorded population of approximately 9,160 people. That places it #14 of 193 cities with population data in Friesland. Browse more cities in Friesland for comparison.
Bolsward spans approximately 9.11 square kilometers (3.52 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bolsward sits within Sûdwest Fryslân, is part of Friesland in Netherlands. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Bolsward keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:45 AM and sets around 09:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bolsward price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Bolsward currency page.
Bolsward is about 24 km Northeast of Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. See cities near Bolsward for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bolsward lands you closest to Laar, Germany, about 95 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bolsward sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
