Current Time in Geel, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 51.17° N, 4.99° E
Elevation: 22 m above sea level
Population rank: #57 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: 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 Geel, Belgium is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Geel currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Geel keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Brussels time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, Geel sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 22 m, Geel is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Paris, about 319 km away. A major centre in Belgium, Geel keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Geel sees 10h 39m between a 08:05 sunrise and a 18:44 sunset.
Geel Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Geel
Geel gets 10h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in Geel is at 08:05 and sunset in Geel is at 18:44.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 52m near the December solstice to 16h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Geel and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Geel right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Belgium
Cities Sharing Geel's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Geel.
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Prayer Times in Geel
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:11 | 08:04 | 13:25 | 16:12 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:12 | 08:06 | 13:25 | 16:10 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:14 | 08:07 | 13:25 | 16:08 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:16 | 08:09 | 13:25 | 16:07 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:17 | 08:11 | 13:24 | 16:05 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:19 | 08:13 | 13:24 | 16:04 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:20 | 08:14 | 13:24 | 16:02 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Geel
Sunrise
in Geel
↑
8:05 AM
Sunset
in Geel
↓
6:44 PM
Day Length
10h 39m
Dawn
in Geel
7:31 AM
Dusk
in Geel
7:19 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Geel
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
25.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:28
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Distances & Clock Changes in Geel
How Far Is Geel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 319 km | SW (217deg) |
| London | 357 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 2,197 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,118 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,917 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,835 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,039 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,336 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Geel?
Geel next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Geel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Geel and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.2deg S, 175.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Geel
What time is it in Geel right now?
The current local time in Geel is 01:38 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Geel follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Geel in?
Clocks in Geel follow the Europe/Brussels IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Geel?
Is Geel on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Geel is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Geel today?
Geel sees sunrise at 08:05 and sunset at 18:44 today, giving 10h 39m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Geel tonight?
The moon phase over Geel tonight is Waxing Crescent with 25.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Geel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Geel, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.