Time Now in Merksem, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 51.25° N, 4.45° E
Elevation: 5 m above sea level
Population rank: #37 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
Merksem 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 Merksem, Belgium, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Merksem
Daylight Hours in Merksem
Merksem gets 16h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Merksem is at 05:36 and sunset in Merksem is at 21:57.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 52m near the December solstice to 16h 35m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Merksem
What is the current local time in Merksem?
The live local time in Merksem is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Merksem currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Merksem in?
Merksem uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Merksem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Merksem is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Merksem's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Merksem.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 8 Jul ● | 01:47 | 05:36 | 13:47 | 18:07 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:47 | 05:37 | 13:47 | 18:07 | 21:57 | 23:27 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:47 | 05:38 | 13:47 | 18:07 | 21:56 | 23:26 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:47 | 05:39 | 13:47 | 18:06 | 21:56 | 23:26 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:47 | 05:40 | 13:47 | 18:06 | 21:55 | 23:25 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 01:47 | 05:41 | 13:47 | 18:06 | 21:54 | 23:24 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 01:48 | 05:42 | 13:48 | 18:06 | 21:53 | 23:23 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Merksem
Sunrise
in Merksem
↑
5:36 AM
Sunset
in Merksem
↓
9:57 PM
Day Length
16h 20m
Dawn
in Merksem
4:50 AM
Dusk
in Merksem
10:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Merksem
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
46.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:14
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Distances & Clock Changes in Merksem
How Far Is Merksem From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 305 km | SSW (210deg) |
| London | 319 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 2,227 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,157 km | ESE (104deg) |
| New York | 5,879 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,873 km | E (94deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,006 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,364 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Merksem?
Merksem next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Merksem's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Merksem and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.2deg S, 175.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merksem
What time is it in Merksem right now?
The current local time in Merksem is 05:24 on Wednesday, July 08, 2026. Merksem follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Merksem in?
Merksem 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 Merksem?
Is Merksem on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Merksem is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Merksem today?
Today in Merksem: sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 21:57, giving 16h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Merksem tonight?
The moon phase over Merksem tonight is Waning Crescent with 46.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Merksem?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Merksem, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.