Current Date And Time In Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
07:03:28 CEST
State: Friesland
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 124,481
District: Gemeente Leeuwarden
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Leeuwarden, 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 Leeuwarden — 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 | Leeuwarden | |
| District / County | Gemeente Leeuwarden | |
| State | Friesland | |
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 124,481 | |
| Area | 83.95 km² (32.41 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Friesland | #1 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 | 1 | |
| In Feet | 3 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 53.2 | |
| Longitude | 5.81 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.203° N 5.81° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 12' 10" N 5° 48' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 12.16' N 5° 48.58' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Borkum, Germany (72 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:34 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 7m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 8900 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Amsterdam | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1435-01-01 |
Leeuwarden is a city situated in Friesland, Netherlands, within Europe. It falls under Gemeente Leeuwarden, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Leeuwarden as a State / Province Capital. 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 Leeuwarden pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Leeuwarden on the map
Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Leeuwarden exchange rates
To ring a number in Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Leeuwarden ranks #1 of 193 cities in Friesland. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Friesland market. › Cities near Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden has a recorded population of approximately 124,481 people. That places it #1 of 193 cities with population data in Friesland. Browse more cities in Friesland for comparison.
Leeuwarden spans approximately 83.95 square kilometers (32.41 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Leeuwarden sits within Gemeente Leeuwarden, is part of Friesland in Netherlands. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Leeuwarden keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:34 AM and sets around 08:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Leeuwarden price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Leeuwarden currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Leeuwarden lands you closest to Borkum, Germany, about 72 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Leeuwarden sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
