Location & Surroundings
Genk is a city in Flanders, Belgium with 63,666 inhabitants, at 66 m elevation. The national capital Brussels is 82 km to the west. The nearest airport is Genk, 4 km away.
Also known as: Генк · Genck
Overview
Genk is city in Genk municipality, Belgium — NL plaats in de gelijknamige Limburgse gemeente, België.
It is located in Genk, Belgium.
Basic Data
- Country Belgium
- Located in Genk
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 57' 54" N, 5° 30' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 66 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 63,666
- Pop. Density 2,640 p/km²
- Built-up 30.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:41
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 17:20
- Day length 9 h 57 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
ru
Генк
Weather in Genk
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Genk, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 14.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 232 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,030.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.7 | 0.8 | 42 | 68 | 1,030.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 2.3 | 80 | 92 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 149.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.1 | 2.3 | 76 | 94 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.2 | 2.5 | 81 | 94 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 4.0 | 80 | 61 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 231.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.7 | 2.6 | 56 | 82 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 151.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.7 | 2.4 | 79 | 88 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.3 | 2.5 | 72 | 88 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.2 | 3.2 | 58 | 57 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 231.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.3 | 2.5 | 42 | 86 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 147.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.4 | 2.1 | 28 | 94 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.2 | 1.9 | 16 | 97 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.7 | 2.8 | 20 | 69 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 222.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Genk?
Now 14.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 14.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 232 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Genk today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 9h 57m.
What is the local time in Genk?
Local time is 21:41. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Genk?
Genk is a populated place.
How many people live in Genk?
Population about 63,666.
What is the elevation of Genk?
DEM 66 m.
Where is Genk located?
It is at 50.96500, 5.50082 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Genk in?
It is in Belgium.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry