Location & Surroundings
Ranst is a town in Flanders, Belgium with 17,405 inhabitants, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wommelgem, 3 km to the west. The national capital Brussels is 41 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Antwerp International Airport, 7 km away.
Overview
Ranst is town in Ranst municipality, Belgium — NL plaats in de gelijknamige Antwerpse gemeente, België.
It is located in Ranst, Belgium.
Basic Data
- Country Belgium
- Located in Ranst
- 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° 11' 23" N, 4° 33' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 17,405
- Pop. Density 1,767 p/km²
- Built-up 23.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:44
- Sunrise 07:50
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ranst
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ranst, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 22.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 318 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
1.71 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 | 13.2 | 2.3 | 110 | 84 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 140 | 42 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 317.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 4.8 | 332 | 74 | 1,005.5 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 141.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 5.5 | 335 | 91 | 1,006.8 | 10.01 / 10.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 6.1 | 314 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 1.71 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 5.7 | 334 | 59 | 1,016.9 | 0.06 / 1.76 | 25 | 219.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.7 | 4.4 | 302 | 68 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 39 | 240.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.5 | 3.3 | 238 | 67 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.4 | 6.8 | 209 | 81 | 1,015.6 | 0.18 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.3 | 8.2 | 225 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 1.56 / 2.03 | 100 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 7.3 | 241 | 92 | 1,010.0 | 1.15 / 3.18 | 100 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 4.0 | 264 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 2.44 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.5 | 5.3 | 245 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ranst?
Now 13.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 22.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 318 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ranst today?
Sunrise around 07:50 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Ranst?
Local time is 16:44. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ranst?
Ranst is a populated place.
How many people live in Ranst?
Population about 17,405.
What is the elevation of Ranst?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Ranst located?
It is at 51.18983, 4.56533 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ranst in?
It is in Belgium.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry