Current time in Ghent
Belgium
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Time zone
Europe/Brussels
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
51.05, 3.72
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Ghent
Ghent 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 Ghent
| 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 Ghent
The longest day brings about 16h 33m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 54m.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Ghent in?
- Ghent is in the Europe/Brussels time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Ghent observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Ghent move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Ghent and New York?
- Ghent is 6h ahead of New York.