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Brussels ranks
#5 for clocks changing soonest · #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 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
Brussels sits in the Europe/Brussels time zone, UTC+01:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. 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 07:19 and sets at 19:54, giving 12h 34m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Brussels
Daylight Hours in Brussels
Brussels gets 12h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Brussels is at 07:19 and sunset in Brussels is at 19:54.
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+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Brussels.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 16 Sep ● | 05:20 | 07:18 | 13:37 | 17:04 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:22 | 07:20 | 13:37 | 17:02 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:24 | 07:22 | 13:36 | 17:01 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:26 | 07:23 | 13:36 | 16:59 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:28 | 07:25 | 13:36 | 16:58 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 05:30 | 07:26 | 13:35 | 16:56 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 05:32 | 07:28 | 13:35 | 16:55 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
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14-day Forecast for Brussels
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Brussels
Sunrise
in Brussels
↑
7:19 AM
Sunset
in Brussels
↓
7:54 PM
Day Length
12h 34m
Dawn
in Brussels
6:45 AM
Dusk
in Brussels
8:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Brussels
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
25.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:57
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:24
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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 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 06:51 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Brussels follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Brussels in?
Brussels 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 Brussels?
Is Brussels on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Brussels as of September 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brussels today?
In Brussels today the sun rises at 07:19 and sets at 19:54, giving 12h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Brussels tonight?
Tonight the moon over Brussels is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 25.7%.
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.