Time Now in Westerlo, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lat/Long: 51.09° N, 4.92° E
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #124 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
Westerlo keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Brussels time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today runs to about 14 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Westerlo lies barely above sea level, at roughly 14 m. The closest large city is Paris, about 309 km away. Westerlo is a significant city in Belgium, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Westerlo at 06:52 and sets at 20:28, giving 13h 35m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Westerlo
Daylight Hours in Westerlo
Westerlo gets 13h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Westerlo is at 06:52 and sunset in Westerlo is at 20:28.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 53m near the December solstice to 16h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Westerlo and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Westerlo right now.
Other Cities in Belgium with Local Time
Cities Sharing Westerlo's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Westerlo.
Weather in Westerlo
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Prayer Times in Westerlo
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 04:42 | 06:51 | 13:40 | 17:25 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:45 | 06:53 | 13:40 | 17:24 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:47 | 06:54 | 13:40 | 17:22 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:49 | 06:56 | 13:39 | 17:21 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:52 | 06:57 | 13:39 | 17:20 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:54 | 06:59 | 13:39 | 17:18 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:56 | 07:00 | 13:38 | 17:17 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
14-day Forecast for Westerlo
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Westerlo
Sunrise
in Westerlo
↑
6:52 AM
Sunset
in Westerlo
↓
8:28 PM
Day Length
13h 35m
Dawn
in Westerlo
6:16 AM
Dusk
in Westerlo
9:03 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Westerlo
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
86.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:15
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 12:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Westerlo
How Far Is Westerlo From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 309 km | SW (217deg) |
| London | 354 km | W (279deg) |
| Moscow | 2,205 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,121 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,916 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,839 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,042 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,344 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Westerlo?
Westerlo next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Westerlo's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Westerlo and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.1deg S, 175.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Westerlo
What time is it in Westerlo right now?
The current local time in Westerlo is 18:45 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Westerlo follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What time zone is Westerlo in?
Westerlo 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 Westerlo?
Is Westerlo on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Westerlo is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 31, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Westerlo today?
In Westerlo today the sun rises at 06:52 and sets at 20:28, giving 13h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Westerlo tonight?
Over Westerlo tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 86.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Westerlo?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Westerlo, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.