Current Time in Brussels, Belgium
Live clock & calendar for Brussels (Brussel), Belgium
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2
Popular conversions
Brussels time zone
Central European Time
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Brussels · UTC+2
Daylight saving time in Brussels
In effect now
Next change: Sun 25 Oct, clocks go back 1 hour (03:00 → 02:00)
Sunrise and sunset in Brussels today
Sunrise 08:01 · Sunset 18:54
Daylight 10h 53m · Solar noon 13:28
Where Brussels is
Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium 🇧🇪
50.8504° N, 4.3488° E · pop. 1,019,022
Capital of Belgium
Time in Brussels vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Wed | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Wed | 9 hours behind |
| London | Wed | 1 hour behind |
| Paris | Wed | same time |
| Dubai | Wed | 2 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | Wed | 3.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Wed | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Wed | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Thu | 9 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Wed | same time |
| São Paulo | Wed | 5 hours behind |
| Chicago | Wed | 7 hours behind |
Guides
basicsBrussels Time Zone: CET, CEST, and the History Behind the ClockBrussels time zone is Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. IANA zone:...
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basicsBrussels Time FAQ: Your Questions About CET, CEST, and MoreBrussels is never on GMT. Quick answers: CET in winter (UTC+1), CEST in summer (UTC+2), clock changes, time differences, and DST...
travelBest Time to Call Brussels: Overlapping Hours for 20+ CitiesFind the best time to call Brussels from New York, London, India, Sydney, Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Avoid the lunch break and...
businessWhen Do People Eat in Brussels? Meal Times and Dining HoursWhen do people eat in Brussels? Typical lunch is 12:00–13:30. Dinner time in Brussels is 18:30–20:30, with restaurant kitchens closing...
historyWhy Is Belgium on Central European Time? A HistoryWhy Belgium uses Central European Time (CET) today. The full history from Brussels Mean Time through two world wars to the stalled EU...
travelHow to Beat Jet Lag When Traveling to and From BrusselsBeat jet lag when flying to Brussels. Science-backed tips for US, Asia, and European arrivals, plus the best flight times and first-day strategy.