Current Time in Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪
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Brussels ranks
#63 for largest capital by population.
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 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Belgium: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Belgium: CEST
The time now in Brussels, Belgium is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Brussels currently observes CET, UTC+1. Brussels sits in the Europe/Brussels time zone, UTC+01:00. The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. The sun is up for only about 10 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Brussels lies barely above sea level, at roughly 28 m. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 264 km distant. Brussels ranks among the biggest cities in Belgium, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Brussels at 07:32 and sets at 17:18, giving 9h 46m of daylight today.
Brussels Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Brussels
Brussels gets 9h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Brussels is at 07:32 and sunset in Brussels is at 17:18.
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.
Current Time in Other Cities in Belgium
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, 31 Oct ● | 05:37 | 07:32 | 12:26 | 14:52 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:39 | 07:33 | 12:26 | 14:50 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:40 | 07:35 | 12:26 | 14:49 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 05:42 | 07:37 | 12:26 | 14:48 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:43 | 07:38 | 12:26 | 14:46 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:45 | 07:40 | 12:26 | 14:45 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:46 | 07:42 | 12:26 | 14:44 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Brussels
Sunrise
in Brussels
↑
7:32 AM
Sunset
in Brussels
↓
5:18 PM
Day Length
9h 46m
Dawn
in Brussels
6:57 AM
Dusk
in Brussels
5:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Brussels
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
67.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:49
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Distances & Clock Changes in Brussels
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 March 28, 2027, when the clocks spring forward 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 08:58 on Saturday, October 31, 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?
No. As of October 31, 2026, Brussels is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brussels today?
In Brussels today the sun rises at 07:32 and sets at 17:18, giving 9h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Brussels tonight?
Tonight the moon over Brussels is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 67.1%.
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 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.