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)

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

3:49:28 AM

03:49:28

Saturday, September 12, 2026

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

Sunrise7:06 AMSolar noon1:33 PMSunset8:00 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

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

Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Solar noon: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 54 min4 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:31 AM – 8:35 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:49 AM – 9:17 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:03 AM – 10:02 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:06 AM (east, 82.0°)
Sunset: 8:00 PM (west, 277.7°)
Day length: 12 hr 54 min4 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:33 PM (41.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:31 AM – 8:35 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 9:17 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 10:02 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:45 AM (east, 97.2°)
Moonset: 8:03 PM (west, 257.9°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	7:06 AM	8:00 PM	12 hr 54 min	4 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	7:08 AM	7:58 PM	12 hr 50 min	4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	7:09 AM	7:55 PM	12 hr 46 min	4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	7:11 AM	7:53 PM	12 hr 42 min	4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	7:13 AM	7:50 PM	12 hr 38 min	4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	7:14 AM	7:48 PM	12 hr 34 min	4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	7:16 AM	7:46 PM	12 hr 29 min	4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Netherlands

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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