Current Time in Boom, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 51.09° N, 4.37° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #212 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 Boom, Belgium is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Boom currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Local time in Boom runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Brussels). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Boom sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 10 m, Boom is practically at sea level. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 287 km distant. Boom is a significant city in Belgium, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Boom sees 10h 43m between a 08:06 sunrise and a 18:49 sunset.
Boom Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Boom
Boom gets 10h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Boom is at 08:06 and sunset in Boom is at 18:49.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 53m near the December solstice to 16h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Boom and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Boom right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Belgium
Cities Sharing Boom's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Boom.
Weather in Boom
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Prayer Times in Boom
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 06:12 | 08:05 | 13:28 | 16:16 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 06:13 | 08:06 | 13:28 | 16:14 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:15 | 08:08 | 13:27 | 16:13 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:16 | 08:10 | 13:27 | 16:11 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:18 | 08:12 | 13:27 | 16:09 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:20 | 08:13 | 13:27 | 16:08 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:21 | 08:15 | 13:27 | 16:06 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
14-day Forecast for Boom
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Boom
Sunrise
in Boom
↑
8:06 AM
Sunset
in Boom
↓
6:49 PM
Day Length
10h 43m
Dawn
in Boom
7:31 AM
Dusk
in Boom
7:23 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Boom
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:37
Distances & Clock Changes in Boom
How Far Is Boom From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 287 km | SSW (211deg) |
| London | 316 km | W (280deg) |
| Moscow | 2,240 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,158 km | ESE (104deg) |
| New York | 5,880 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,877 km | E (94deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,015 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,378 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Boom?
Boom next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Boom's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Boom and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.1deg S, 175.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boom
What time is it in Boom right now?
The current local time in Boom is 07:36 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Boom follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Boom in?
Boom 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 Boom?
Is Boom on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 15, 2026, Boom has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Boom today?
In Boom today the sun rises at 08:06 and sets at 18:49, giving 10h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Boom tonight?
The moon phase over Boom tonight is Waxing Crescent with 19.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Boom?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Boom, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.