Current Time in Aalst, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 50.94° N, 4.04° E
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #17 of 2,254 cities in Belgium by population
Region: Flanders
IANA Timezone: Europe/Brussels
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Belgium: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Belgium: CEST
The time now in Aalst, Belgium is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Aalst currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Local time in Aalst runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Brussels). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 12 m, Aalst is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Paris, about 261 km away. As one of Belgium's largest cities, Aalst is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Aalst sees 10h 44m between a 08:07 sunrise and a 18:51 sunset.
Aalst Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Aalst
Aalst gets 10h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Aalst is at 08:07 and sunset in Aalst is at 18:51.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 55m near the December solstice to 16h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Aalst and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Belgium
Cities Sharing Aalst's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Aalst.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 06:13 | 08:06 | 13:29 | 16:18 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 06:15 | 08:08 | 13:29 | 16:16 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:16 | 08:09 | 13:29 | 16:14 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:18 | 08:11 | 13:29 | 16:13 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:19 | 08:13 | 13:28 | 16:11 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:21 | 08:14 | 13:28 | 16:10 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:23 | 08:16 | 13:28 | 16:08 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Aalst
Sunrise
in Aalst
↑
8:07 AM
Sunset
in Aalst
↓
6:51 PM
Day Length
10h 44m
Dawn
in Aalst
7:33 AM
Dusk
in Aalst
7:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Aalst
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
22.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:48
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:40
Distances & Clock Changes in Aalst
How Far Is Aalst From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 261 km | SSW (208deg) |
| London | 297 km | WNW (284deg) |
| Moscow | 2,268 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,176 km | ESE (104deg) |
| New York | 5,865 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,899 km | E (94deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,010 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,406 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Aalst?
Aalst next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Aalst's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Aalst and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.9deg S, 176.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aalst
What time is it in Aalst right now?
The current local time in Aalst is 14:37 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Aalst follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Aalst in?
Aalst runs on the Europe/Brussels IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Aalst?
Is Aalst on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Aalst is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aalst today?
Today in Aalst: sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset is at 18:51, giving 10h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Aalst tonight?
Over Aalst tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 22.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Aalst?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Aalst, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.