Current Time in Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 50.85° N, 4.35° E
Elevation: 28 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Belgium
Region: Brussels Capital
IANA Timezone: Europe/Brussels
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 45m 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
Brussels 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 Brussels, Belgium, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Brussels
Brussels gets 16h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Brussels is at 05:29 and sunset in Brussels is at 21:56.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 56m near the December solstice to 16h 31m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Brussels and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Brussels right now.
Other Cities in Belgium with Local Time
Cities Sharing Brussels's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Brussels.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Jun ● | 01:42 | 05:28 | 13:42 | 18:03 | 21:56 | 23:26 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:42 | 05:28 | 13:42 | 18:03 | 21:57 | 23:27 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:43 | 05:28 | 13:43 | 18:04 | 21:57 | 23:27 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:43 | 05:28 | 13:43 | 18:04 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:43 | 05:28 | 13:43 | 18:04 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:43 | 05:28 | 13:43 | 18:05 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 01:43 | 05:28 | 13:43 | 18:05 | 21:59 | 23:29 |
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14-day Forecast for Brussels
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Brussels
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Moon Phases & Times for Brussels
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How Far Is Brussels From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 264 km | SSW (214deg) |
| London | 321 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 2,253 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,153 km | ESE (104deg) |
| New York | 5,889 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,877 km | E (94deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,032 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,392 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Brussels?
Brussels next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Brussels's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Brussels and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.9deg S, 175.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brussels
What time is it in Brussels right now?
The current local time in Brussels is 09:06 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Brussels follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Brussels in?
Brussels 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 Brussels?
Is Brussels on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Brussels is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brussels today?
Today in Brussels: sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset is at 21:56, giving 16h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Brussels tonight?
The moon phase over Brussels tonight is Waning Crescent with 5.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Brussels?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Brussels, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.