Time in Belgium
Capital · Brussels
Time zone in Belgium
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Brussels Central European Summer Time |
UTC+02:00 | In effect | Brussels |
About Belgium
| Official name: | Kingdom of Belgium |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Brussels |
| Region: | Europe · Western Europe |
| Population: | 11,825,551 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Calling code: | +32 |
| Languages: | German, French, Dutch |
| ISO codes: | BE / BEL |
| Internet domain: | .be |
Cities in Belgium
- Brussels
- Antwerp
- Gent
- Charleroi
- Liège
- Anderlecht
- Brugge
- Namur
- Leuven
- Mons
- Deurne
- Aalst
- Mechelen
- La Louvière
- Kortrijk
- Hasselt
- Ostend
- Sint-Niklaas
- Tournai
- Genk
- Seraing
- Roeselare
- Verviers
- Mouscron
- Beveren
- Dendermonde
- Beringen
- Turnhout
- Dilbeek
- Heist-op-den-Berg
- Sint-Truiden
- Lokeren
- Braine-l'Alleud
- Brasschaat
- Vilvoorde
- Herstal
- Maasmechelen
- Waregem
- Châtelet
- Ieper
- Ninove
- Geel
- Halle
- Hoboken
- Knokke-Heist
- Schoten
- Grimbergen
- Lier
- Mol
- Wavre
- Binche
- Lommel
- Menen
- Tienen
- Evergem
- Heusden
- Wevelgem
- Geraardsbergen
- Sint-Pieters-Leeuw
- Helchteren
Public holidays in Belgium 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 6 Apr — Lundi de Pâques
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 14 May — Ascension
- 25 May — Lundi de Pentecôte
- 21 Jul — Fête nationale
- 15 Aug — Assomption
- 1 Nov — Toussaint
Frequently asked questions about time in Belgium
How many time zones does Belgium have?
Belgium uses one time zone: Central European Summer Time (Europe/Brussels, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Belgium use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Belgium’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Brussels, the capital of Belgium?
See the live clock on the Brussels time page. Brussels uses Europe/Brussels.