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Current Date And Time In Dokkum, Netherlands

Friday, 14 August 2026
01:24:20 CEST
State: Friesland
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 12,669
District: Noardeast-Fryslân

🌎 Dokkum, Friesland, Netherlands – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dokkum, 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 Dokkum — 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

Dokkum, Friesland Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDokkum
District / CountyNoardeast-Fryslân
StateFriesland
CountryNetherlands
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population12,669
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Friesland#9 of 193 cities with population data
Currency
NameEuro
Code ISO-4217EUR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+31
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.nl
Elevation
In Meter2
In Feet7
GPS Coordinates
Latitude53.32
Longitude6
Decimal Degrees (DD)53.322° N 5.997° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)53° 19' 20" N 5° 59' 49" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)53° 19.33' N 5° 59.82' E
Location Context
Distance to Friesland Capital18 km Southwest of Leeuwarden
Nearest City in Another CountryBorkum, Germany (54 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:12 AM
Sunset🌅 09:08 PM
Day Length14h 55m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code9100–9103
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Amsterdam

Dokkum – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Dokkum, Friesland

Dokkum is a city situated in Friesland, Netherlands, within Europe. It falls under Noardeast-Fryslân, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dokkum as a District Headquarters. 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Dokkum

The latitude and longitude of Dokkum 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 Dokkum on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Dokkum

Dokkum 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

💰 Currency Used in Dokkum

Payments and pricing in Dokkum run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Dokkum exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Dokkum

To ring a number in Dokkum 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 Dokkum and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Dokkum's Standing Within Friesland

By recorded population, Dokkum ranks #9 of 193 cities in Friesland. It lies about 18 km Southwest of Leeuwarden, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Friesland market. › Cities near Dokkum

📊 How This Dokkum Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Dokkum into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Dokkum to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Friesland market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Dokkum. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Dokkum

👥 What is the population of Dokkum?

Dokkum has a recorded population of approximately 12,669 people. That places it #9 of 193 cities with population data in Friesland. Browse more cities in Friesland for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Dokkum in?

Dokkum sits within Noardeast-Fryslân, is part of Friesland in Netherlands. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Dokkum in?

Dokkum keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:12 AM and sets around 09:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Dokkum?

Businesses and shops in Dokkum price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Dokkum currency page.

📍 How far is Dokkum from the state capital?

Dokkum is about 18 km Southwest of Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. See cities near Dokkum for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Dokkum lands you closest to Borkum, Germany, about 54 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dokkum sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.