Current Time in Belgium
Belgium uses Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Belgium below.
Time across Belgium
1 cities trackedBelgium is in a single time zone — Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| BrusselsCapital | --:-- | Europe/Brussels · +01:00BRU |
Public Holidays in Belgium
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Nieuwjaar | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | Paasmaandag | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Dag van de Arbeid | public |
| May 9 | Ascension Day | Onze Lieve Heer Hemelvaart | public |
| May 20 | Whit Monday | Pinkstermaandag | public |
| Jul 21 | National Day | Nationale Feestdag | public |
| Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Onze Lieve Vrouw Hemelvaart | public |
| Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | public |
| Nov 11 | Armistice Day | Wapenstilstand | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Kerstmis | public |
Brussels vs the World
Current time difference between Brussels, Belgium and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Brussels |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:56 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:56 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:56 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:26 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:56 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:56 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:56 PM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Brussels (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Brussels, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Brussels | 5:00 PM in Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Belgium in?
Belgium uses Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Belgium right now?
The current time in Brussels is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Belgium observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Belgium moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Brussels).
How many time zones does Belgium have?
Belgium has 1 time zone (Europe/Brussels).
What is Belgium's UTC / GMT offset?
Belgium is in Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00), and switches between UTC+01:00 in winter and UTC+02:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Belgium?
Yes — the whole of Belgium shares one time zone (Europe/Brussels, UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Belgium and India?
Belgium (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.