Time Now in Brecht, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 51.35° N, 4.64° E
Elevation: 23 m above sea level
Population rank: #249 of 2,254 cities in Belgium by population
Region: Flanders
IANA Timezone: Europe/Brussels
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
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
Brecht is in the Europe/Brussels time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Brecht, Belgium, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Brecht
Daylight Hours in Brecht
Brecht gets 16h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Brecht is at 05:45 and sunset in Brecht is at 21:49.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 51m near the December solstice to 16h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Brecht and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Brecht
What is the current local time in Brecht?
The live local time in Brecht is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Brecht currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Brecht in?
Brecht uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Brecht observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Brecht is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Brecht's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Brecht.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:47 | 05:44 | 13:47 | 18:05 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:47 | 05:46 | 13:47 | 18:04 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:47 | 05:47 | 13:47 | 18:04 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:47 | 05:48 | 13:47 | 18:03 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:47 | 05:49 | 13:47 | 18:03 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:47 | 05:51 | 13:47 | 18:03 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:59 | 05:52 | 13:47 | 18:02 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Brecht
Sunrise
in Brecht
↑
5:45 AM
Sunset
in Brecht
↓
9:49 PM
Day Length
16h 03m
Dawn
in Brecht
5:00 AM
Dusk
in Brecht
10:33 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Brecht
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:18
Distances & Clock Changes in Brecht
How Far Is Brecht From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 322 km | SSW (211deg) |
| London | 331 km | W (275deg) |
| Moscow | 2,210 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,147 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,887 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,861 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,007 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,347 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Brecht?
Brecht next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Brecht's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Brecht and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.4deg S, 175.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brecht
What time is it in Brecht right now?
The current local time in Brecht is 19:53 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Brecht follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Brecht in?
Brecht uses the Europe/Brussels IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 Brecht?
Is Brecht on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Brecht is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brecht today?
Today in Brecht: sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset is at 21:49, giving 16h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Brecht tonight?
The moon phase over Brecht tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Brecht?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Brecht, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.