Current Time in Brussels, Belgium
Day of weekThursday
Day of year288
Week numberWeek 42
DST statusActive
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 08:03 · Sunset 18:52
Daylight 10h 49m · 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 | Thu | same time |
| Dubai | Thu | 2 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | Thu | 3.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Thu | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Thu | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Thu | 9 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Thu | same time |
| São Paulo | Wed | 5 hours behind |
| Chicago | Wed | 7 hours behind |
Guides
basicsBrussels Time Zone: CET, CEST, and the Story Behind the ClockWhat time zone is Brussels in? CET (UTC+1) in winter, CEST (UTC+2) in summer. IANA zone Europe/Brussels. Always 1 hour ahead of London.
businessBrussels Business Hours: A Practical Guide for Visitors and ProfessionalsStandard office hours 09:00–17:00, banks 09:00–16:00, shops 10:00–18:00. Sunday shopping limited. Complete guide to Brussels business hours 2026.
basicsBrussels Time FAQ: Your Questions AnsweredEverything you need to know about time in Brussels: CET vs CEST, clock changes, time differences with New York, London, and more.
travelCalling Brussels from Asia: Time Differences with Tokyo, Singapore, and DubaiFind the best time to call Brussels from Tokyo, Singapore, or Dubai. Time differences explained with exact meeting windows for summer and winter.
travelCalling Brussels from the United States: Time Differences and Best WindowsFind the best time to call Brussels from the US. Learn time differences for New York, California, and DST gaps. A clear how-to guide.
cultureThe Daily Rhythm of Brussels: From Morning Coffee to Late DinnersWhen do people in Brussels eat, work, and sleep? A practical guide to the daily rhythm, meal times, and seasonal shifts in the city.
travelBrussels Public Transport Hours: Getting Around by Metro, Tram, Bus, and TrainBrussels transport hours guide: metro, tram, bus 05:30–00:30, Noctis night bus Fri–Sat until 03:00, and SNCB train times.
referenceBrussels School Holidays: Term Dates for French and Flemish CommunitiesPlan your 2026 school holidays in Brussels: exact dates for French & Flemish communities for Toussaint, Christmas, Carnival, Easter & summer.