Current local time in Mechelen, Belgium
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Mechelen
Mechelen, Antwerp, Belgium uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Brussels), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 77,530.
| Country: | Belgium |
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| State / region: | Antwerp |
| Coordinates: | 51°02′N / 4°29′E |
| Population: | 77,530 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | German, French, Dutch |
| Country calling code: | +32 |
Time zone in Mechelen
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Brussels |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Mechelen is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Mechelen today
| Sunrise: | 08:15 |
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| Sunset: | 18:37 |
| Solar noon: | 13:26 |
| Day length: | 10h 22m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:41 – 19:11 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Mechelen
- London+1 hMechelen is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hMechelen is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hMechelen is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mechelen time
What time zone is Mechelen in?
Mechelen uses the IANA time zone Europe/Brussels (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Mechelen observe daylight saving time?
Mechelen is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Mechelen and London?
Right now Mechelen is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Mechelen and New York?
Right now Mechelen is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.