Current Date And Time In Grootegast, Netherlands
Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:39:35 CEST
State: Groningen
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,355
District: Westerkwartier
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Grootegast, a city in Groningen, Netherlands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Grootegast — 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 | Grootegast | |
| District / County | Westerkwartier | |
| State | Groningen | |
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,355 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Groningen | #26 of 110 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 | 53.21 | |
| Longitude | 6.27 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.213° N 6.274° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 12' 45" N 6° 16' 25" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 12.75' N 6° 16.42' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Groningen Capital | 20 km East of Groningen | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Borkum, Germany (49 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:40 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 2m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 9861 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Amsterdam |
Grootegast is a city situated in Groningen, Netherlands, within Europe. It falls under Westerkwartier, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Grootegast 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 Groningen
The latitude and longitude of Grootegast 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 Grootegast on the map
Grootegast 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 Grootegast run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Grootegast exchange rates
To ring a number in Grootegast 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 Grootegast and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Grootegast ranks #26 of 110 cities in Groningen. It lies about 20 km East of Groningen, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Groningen market. › Cities near Grootegast
Grootegast has a recorded population of approximately 3,355 people. That places it #26 of 110 cities with population data in Groningen. Browse more cities in Groningen for comparison.
Grootegast sits within Westerkwartier, is part of Groningen in Netherlands. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Grootegast keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:40 AM and sets around 09:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Grootegast price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Grootegast currency page.
Grootegast is about 20 km East of Groningen, the capital of Groningen. See cities near Grootegast for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Grootegast lands you closest to Borkum, Germany, about 49 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Grootegast sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
