All of Belgium keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+1. Clocks go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Belgium at a glance
| Capital | Brussels |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | CET, CEST |
Which time zone Belgium uses
Belgium uses a single IANA time zone, Europe/Brussels.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Brussels | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent |
Daylight saving time in Belgium
Standard time applies across Belgium until Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour.
Clock changes in Belgium, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Local time in the largest cities of Belgium
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | Brussels Capital | --:-- | Europe/Brussels |
| Antwerp | Flanders | --:-- | Europe/Brussels |
Time in Belgium compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Belgium, it is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
Daylight across Belgium
In Brussels, daylight runs from 7 hours 56 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 31 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Belgium
These countries read the same time as Belgium today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- France Daylight saving time
- Germany Daylight saving time
- Italy Daylight saving time
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Poland Daylight saving time
- Spain Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Belgium
- Convert a time to or from Belgium: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Brussels to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Belgium and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Belgium have?
One: Europe/Brussels, at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Belgium use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Belgium and New York?
Belgium is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.