Geographic position of Genk
Genk is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 50.9650° N, 5.5008° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,673 km (3,525 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,345 km (2,700 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,692 km (9,751 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 386 km (240 mi) east
Genk lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Genk
With a population of 63,666, Genk ranks as the 24th most populous city in Belgium, out of 223 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Genk
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST / EHBK) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Genk.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Genk
Genk uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Brussels. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Genk
Business hours in Genk (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Genk
Compare time in Genk with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Genk in?
Genk follows the Europe/Brussels time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Genk at UTC+2.
What time is it in Genk right now?
The current local time in Genk is 19:20:06 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Genk observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Genk is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Genk?
Genk is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Genk?
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) is the nearest airport to Genk, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:06.
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