
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Heel, a city in Limburg, Netherlands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Heel — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Heel | |
| District / County | Gemeente Maasgouw | |
| State | Limburg | |
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,980 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Limburg | #58 of 239 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 | 29 | |
| In Feet | 95 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.18 | |
| Longitude | 5.89 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.179° N 5.894° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 10' 45" N 5° 53' 40" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 10.75' N 5° 53.67' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Limburg Capital | 39 km South-Southwest of Maastricht | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kessenich, Belgium (6 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:51 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:34 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 43m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 6097 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Amsterdam |
Heel is a city situated in Limburg, Netherlands, within Europe. It falls under Gemeente Maasgouw, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Heel 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 Limburg
The latitude and longitude of Heel pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 29 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Heel on the map
Heel 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 Heel run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Heel exchange rates
To ring a number in Heel 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 Heel and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Heel ranks #58 of 239 cities in Limburg. It lies about 39 km South-Southwest of Maastricht, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Limburg market. › Cities near Heel
Heel has a recorded population of approximately 3,980 people. That places it #58 of 239 cities with population data in Limburg. Browse more cities in Limburg for comparison.
Heel sits within Gemeente Maasgouw, is part of Limburg in Netherlands. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Heel keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:51 AM and sets around 09:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Heel price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Heel currency page.
Heel is about 39 km South-Southwest of Maastricht, the capital of Limburg. See cities near Heel for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Heel lands you closest to Kessenich, Belgium, about 6 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Heel sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.