Current Time in Balk, De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands

2:30:06 AM

02:30:06

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Amsterdam

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Time zone details

Balk is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Balk

Sunrise8:05 AMSolar noon1:23 PMSunset6:40 PM
Next clock changeOct 25, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 9 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Netherlands
Administrative area
Friesland
District
De Fryske Marren
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages
Dutch, Western Frisian
Dialing code
+31
Population
3,915
Elevation
Approximately 1 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
52° 53' N / 5° 34' E
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Clock changes in Balk

Next clock change

Upcoming

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 35 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination29%
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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 35 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(28.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 35 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 31 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 27 min4 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 23 min4 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min3 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min3 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min3 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Balk

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Upcoming national public holidays in Netherlands

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Balk in?
Balk currently uses Central European Summer Time (CEST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/Amsterdam.
When is the next clock change in Balk?
Clocks in Balk move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Is Balk currently on daylight saving time?
Balk is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Balk right now?
Balk is currently UTC+02:00