Time Now in Herstal, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 50.66° N, 5.62° E
Elevation: 81 m above sea level
Population rank: #51 of 2,254 cities in Belgium by population
Region: Wallonia
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
Herstal 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 Herstal, Belgium, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Herstal
Daylight Hours in Herstal
Herstal gets 15h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Herstal is at 05:44 and sunset in Herstal is at 21:42.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 57m near the December solstice to 16h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Herstal and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Herstal
What is the current local time in Herstal?
The live local time in Herstal is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Herstal currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Herstal in?
Herstal uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Herstal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Herstal is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Herstal's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Herstal.
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Prayer Times in Herstal
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:43 | 05:44 | 13:43 | 17:59 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:43 | 05:45 | 13:43 | 17:59 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:43 | 05:46 | 13:43 | 17:59 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:04 | 05:47 | 13:43 | 17:58 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:15 | 05:49 | 13:43 | 17:58 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:23 | 05:50 | 13:43 | 17:58 | 21:37 | 23:07 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:30 | 05:51 | 13:44 | 17:57 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Herstal
Sunrise
in Herstal
↑
5:44 AM
Sunset
in Herstal
↓
9:42 PM
Day Length
15h 57m
Dawn
in Herstal
5:00 AM
Dusk
in Herstal
10:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Herstal
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:57
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:14
Distances & Clock Changes in Herstal
How Far Is Herstal From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 309 km | SW (231deg) |
| London | 412 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 2,183 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,061 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,979 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,786 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,110 km | NW (316deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,324 km | ENE (62deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Herstal?
Herstal next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Herstal's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Herstal and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.7deg S, 174.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herstal
What time is it in Herstal right now?
The current local time in Herstal is 13:31 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Herstal follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Herstal in?
Herstal 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 Herstal?
Is Herstal on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Herstal is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Herstal today?
Today in Herstal: sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset is at 21:42, giving 15h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Herstal tonight?
The moon phase over Herstal tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Herstal?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Herstal, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.