Current time in Brussels
Belgium
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Time zone
Europe/Brussels
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
50.85, 4.35
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Brussels
Brussels uses Europe/Brussels. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Brussels
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Brussels
The longest day brings about 16h 32m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 56m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Brussels in?
- Brussels is in the Europe/Brussels time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Brussels observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Brussels move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Brussels and New York?
- Brussels is 6h ahead of New York.