Location & Surroundings
Hel is a settlement in Flanders, Belgium, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boechout, less than 2 km away. The national capital Brussels is 37 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Antwerp International Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Helle
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 9' 55" N, 4° 31' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 410 p/km²
- Built-up 21.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:49
- Sunrise 07:36
- Sunset 17:14
- Day length 9 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 9.1 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 87 W/m2.
Temperature
8.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,031.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 8.2 | 2.9 | 12 | 85 | 1,031.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 3.5 | 29 | 93 | 1,030.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.9 | 3.4 | 35 | 94 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.1 | 4.3 | 64 | 76 | 1,030.0 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.5 | 5.1 | 62 | 65 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 86.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.8 | 4.6 | 57 | 68 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.1 | 5.0 | 62 | 76 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 6.5 | 75 | 60 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 213.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.7 | 5.4 | 58 | 69 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 131.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.6 | 4.6 | 66 | 80 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.0 | 4.0 | 65 | 88 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 5.2 | 82 | 58 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 209.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.5 | 3.4 | 67 | 74 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 137.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hel?
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 9.1 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 87 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 Hel today?
Sunrise around 07:36 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 9h 38m.
What is the local time in Hel?
Local time is 01:49. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Hel?
Hel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hel?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Hel located?
It is at 51.16516, 4.51861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hel in?
It is in Belgium.