Time Now in Genk, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 50.97° N, 5.5° E
Elevation: 66 m above sea level
Population rank: #24 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
Genk 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 Genk, Belgium, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Genk
Daylight Hours in Genk
Genk gets 16h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Genk is at 05:41 and sunset in Genk is at 21:46.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 54m near the December solstice to 16h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Genk and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Genk right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Genk
What is the current local time in Genk?
The live local time in Genk is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Genk currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Genk in?
Genk uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Genk observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Genk is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Genk's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Genk.
Weather in Genk
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Prayer Times in Genk
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 15 Jul ● | 01:43 | 05:40 | 13:43 | 18:01 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:44 | 05:41 | 13:44 | 18:01 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 01:44 | 05:43 | 13:44 | 18:00 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:44 | 05:44 | 13:44 | 18:00 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:44 | 05:45 | 13:44 | 18:00 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:44 | 05:46 | 13:44 | 17:59 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:53 | 05:48 | 13:44 | 17:59 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Genk
Sunrise
in Genk
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in Genk
↓
9:46 PM
Day Length
16h 04m
Dawn
in Genk
4:56 AM
Dusk
in Genk
10:30 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Genk
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:41
Distances & Clock Changes in Genk
How Far Is Genk From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 326 km | SW (225deg) |
| London | 396 km | W (281deg) |
| Moscow | 2,175 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,078 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,958 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,797 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,079 km | NW (316deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,315 km | ENE (62deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Genk?
Genk next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Genk's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Genk and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.0deg S, 174.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Genk
What time is it in Genk right now?
The current local time in Genk is 14:04 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Genk follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Genk in?
Genk 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 Genk?
Is Genk on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Genk is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Genk today?
Today in Genk: sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset is at 21:46, giving 16h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Genk tonight?
The moon phase over Genk tonight is Waxing Crescent with 1.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Genk?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Genk, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.