Time Now in Aalter, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 51.09° N, 3.45° E
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #164 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
Local time in Aalter runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Brussels). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today brings about 15 hours of daylight, one of the longest stretches of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Aalter sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Aalter lies barely above sea level, at roughly 17 m. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 253 km distant. Aalter is a significant city in Belgium, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Aalter gets 15h 23m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:10 and sunset at 21:34.
Time & Daylight in Aalter
Daylight Hours in Aalter
Aalter gets 15h 24m of daylight today. Sunrise in Aalter is at 06:10 and sunset in Aalter is at 21:34.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 53m near the December solstice to 16h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Aalter and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Aalter's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 31 Jul ● | 03:11 | 06:09 | 13:52 | 18:02 | 21:35 | 23:05 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 03:15 | 06:11 | 13:52 | 18:02 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 03:19 | 06:12 | 13:52 | 18:01 | 21:32 | 23:02 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 03:23 | 06:14 | 13:52 | 18:00 | 21:30 | 23:00 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 03:27 | 06:15 | 13:52 | 17:59 | 21:29 | 22:59 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 03:31 | 06:17 | 13:52 | 17:59 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 03:35 | 06:18 | 13:52 | 17:58 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Aalter
Sunrise
in Aalter
↑
6:10 AM
Sunset
in Aalter
↓
9:34 PM
Day Length
15h 23m
Dawn
in Aalter
5:29 AM
Dusk
in Aalter
10:14 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Aalter
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
95.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:22
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:13
Distances & Clock Changes in Aalter
How Far Is Aalter From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 253 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Paris | 260 km | SSW (198deg) |
| Moscow | 2,297 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,220 km | ESE (103deg) |
| New York | 5,820 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,941 km | E (93deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,969 km | NW (314deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,434 km | ENE (60deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Aalter?
Aalter next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Aalter's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Aalter and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.1deg S, 176.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aalter
What time is it in Aalter right now?
The current local time in Aalter is 20:22 on Friday, July 31, 2026. Aalter follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Aalter in?
Aalter uses the Europe/Brussels IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Aalter?
Is Aalter on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Aalter as of July 31, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aalter today?
Aalter sees sunrise at 06:10 and sunset at 21:34 today, giving 15h 23m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Aalter tonight?
Over Aalter tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 95.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Aalter?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Aalter, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.