Time Now in Helchteren, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 51.06° N, 5.38° E
Elevation: 72 m above sea level
Population rank: #79 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
Helchteren sits in the Europe/Brussels time zone, UTC+01:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today brings about 15 hours of daylight, one of the longest stretches of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 72 m. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 327 km distant. A major centre in Belgium, Helchteren keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Helchteren sees 15h 20m between a 06:04 sunrise and a 21:24 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Helchteren
Daylight Hours in Helchteren
Helchteren gets 15h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Helchteren is at 06:04 and sunset in Helchteren is at 21:24.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 53m near the December solstice to 16h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Helchteren and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Helchteren right now.
Other Cities in Belgium with Local Time
Cities Sharing Helchteren's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Helchteren.
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Prayer Times in Helchteren
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 1 Aug ● | 03:08 | 06:03 | 13:44 | 17:54 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 03:12 | 06:05 | 13:44 | 17:53 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 03:16 | 06:06 | 13:44 | 17:52 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 03:20 | 06:07 | 13:44 | 17:52 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 03:24 | 06:09 | 13:44 | 17:51 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 03:27 | 06:10 | 13:44 | 17:50 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Fri, 7 Aug | 03:31 | 06:12 | 13:44 | 17:49 | 21:16 | 22:46 |
14-day Forecast for Helchteren
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Helchteren
Sunrise
in Helchteren
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Helchteren
↓
9:24 PM
Day Length
15h 20m
Dawn
in Helchteren
5:23 AM
Dusk
in Helchteren
10:05 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Helchteren
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
91.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:27
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:21
Distances & Clock Changes in Helchteren
How Far Is Helchteren From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 327 km | SW (223deg) |
| London | 386 km | W (280deg) |
| Moscow | 2,178 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,089 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,947 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,807 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,066 km | NW (316deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,317 km | ENE (62deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Helchteren?
Helchteren next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Helchteren's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Helchteren and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.1deg S, 174.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helchteren
What time is it in Helchteren right now?
The current local time in Helchteren is 17:39 on Saturday, August 01, 2026. Helchteren follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Helchteren in?
Helchteren runs on the Europe/Brussels IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Helchteren?
To turn UTC into Helchteren time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward, which places Helchteren at UTC+02:00 right now.
Is Helchteren on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Helchteren is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 01, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Helchteren today?
Helchteren sees sunrise at 06:04 and sunset at 21:24 today, giving 15h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Helchteren tonight?
Over Helchteren tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 91.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Helchteren?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Helchteren, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.