Daylight Savings Time Changes in Belgium 🇧🇪 (1924)
| Country: | Belgium |
| Capital: | Brussels |
| Abbreviations: | BE, BEL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +32 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
00
:
00
29 MAR
29 Mar 1924 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 March 1924, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 March 1924, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1924 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
4 OCT
04 Oct 1924 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 04 October 1924, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 04 October 1924, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Oct 1924 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Belgium (1924)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Capital | 29 Mar 1924 | 04 Oct 1924 |
| Flanders | 29 Mar 1924 | 04 Oct 1924 |
| Wallonia | 29 Mar 1924 | 04 Oct 1924 |
DST Changes Summary for Belgium
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Belgium
Does Belgium use Daylight Saving Time in 1924?
Yes, Belgium observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1924 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Belgium?
The next scheduled time transition in Belgium will take place on Saturday, 29 March 1924. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Belgium follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Belgium follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Belgium?
Following the shift on 29 Mar 1924, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.