Time Now in Merchtem, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 50.95° N, 4.23° E
Elevation: 25 m above sea level
Population rank: #232 of 2,254 cities in Belgium by population
Region: Flanders
IANA Timezone: Europe/Brussels
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 45m 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
Merchtem 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 Merchtem, Belgium, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Merchtem
Daylight Hours in Merchtem
Merchtem gets 16h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Merchtem is at 05:48 and sunset in Merchtem is at 21:48.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 55m near the December solstice to 16h 32m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Merchtem
What is the current local time in Merchtem?
The live local time in Merchtem is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Merchtem currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Merchtem in?
Merchtem uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Merchtem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Merchtem is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Merchtem's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Merchtem.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:49 | 05:48 | 13:49 | 18:05 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:49 | 05:49 | 13:49 | 18:05 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:49 | 05:50 | 13:49 | 18:05 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:49 | 05:52 | 13:49 | 18:04 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:01 | 05:53 | 13:49 | 18:04 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:16 | 05:54 | 13:49 | 18:04 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:25 | 05:55 | 13:49 | 18:03 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Merchtem
Sunrise
in Merchtem
↑
5:48 AM
Sunset
in Merchtem
↓
9:48 PM
Day Length
16h 00m
Dawn
in Merchtem
5:04 AM
Dusk
in Merchtem
10:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Merchtem
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:20
Distances & Clock Changes in Merchtem
How Far Is Merchtem From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 269 km | SSW (211deg) |
| London | 310 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Moscow | 2,256 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,164 km | ESE (104deg) |
| New York | 5,877 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,886 km | E (94deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,019 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,394 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Merchtem?
Merchtem next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Merchtem's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Merchtem and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.0deg S, 175.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merchtem
What time is it in Merchtem right now?
The current local time in Merchtem is 19:54 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Merchtem follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Merchtem in?
Merchtem 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 Merchtem?
Is Merchtem on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Merchtem is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Merchtem today?
Today in Merchtem: sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset is at 21:48, giving 16h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Merchtem tonight?
The moon phase over Merchtem tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Merchtem?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Merchtem, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.