Current Time in Leuven, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 50.88° N, 4.7° E
Elevation: 28 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 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 Leuven, Belgium is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Leuven currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Clocks in Leuven are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Brussels 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, Leuven sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Leuven lies barely above sea level, at roughly 28 m. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 281 km distant. As one of Belgium's largest cities, Leuven is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Leuven at 08:06 and sets at 18:46, giving 10h 40m of daylight today.
Leuven Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Leuven
Leuven gets 10h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Leuven is at 08:06 and sunset in Leuven is at 18:46.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 55m near the December solstice to 16h 31m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Leuven and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Belgium
Cities Sharing Leuven's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Leuven.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:12 | 08:05 | 13:26 | 16:13 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:14 | 08:07 | 13:26 | 16:12 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:15 | 08:08 | 13:26 | 16:10 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:17 | 08:10 | 13:26 | 16:09 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:18 | 08:12 | 13:26 | 16:07 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:20 | 08:13 | 13:25 | 16:05 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:22 | 08:15 | 13:25 | 16:04 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Leuven
Sunrise
in Leuven
↑
8:06 AM
Sunset
in Leuven
↓
6:46 PM
Day Length
10h 40m
Dawn
in Leuven
7:32 AM
Dusk
in Leuven
7:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Leuven
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:31
Distances & Clock Changes in Leuven
How Far Is Leuven From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 281 km | SW (218deg) |
| London | 344 km | WNW (284deg) |
| Moscow | 2,230 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,130 km | ESE (104deg) |
| New York | 5,910 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,853 km | E (94deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,047 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,369 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Leuven?
Leuven next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Leuven's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Leuven and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.9deg S, 175.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leuven
What time is it in Leuven right now?
The current local time in Leuven is 10:58 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Leuven follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Leuven in?
Leuven 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 Leuven?
Is Leuven on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Leuven as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Leuven today?
Leuven sees sunrise at 08:06 and sunset at 18:46 today, giving 10h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Leuven tonight?
The moon phase over Leuven tonight is Waxing Crescent with 29.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Leuven?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Leuven, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.