Daylight Savings Time Changes in Belgium 🇧🇪 (1993)
| Country: | Belgium |
| Capital: | Brussels |
| Abbreviations: | BE, BEL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +32 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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28 MAR
28 Mar 1993 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 1993, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 1993, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 1993 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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26 SEP
26 Sep 1993 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 September 1993, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 September 1993, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Sep 1993 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Belgium (1993)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Capital | 28 Mar 1993 | 26 Sep 1993 |
| Flanders | 28 Mar 1993 | 26 Sep 1993 |
| Wallonia | 28 Mar 1993 | 26 Sep 1993 |
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 1993?
Yes, Belgium observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1993 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 Sunday, 28 March 1993. At 01:59 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 28 Mar 1993, 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.