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Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2
About Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union, hosting the European Commission, the Council of the EU and much of the European Parliament's work, along with NATO's headquarters. Lobbyists, diplomats, journalists and businesses follow its clock closely.
Belgium keeps Central European Time, UTC+1, switching to Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, in summer. Brussels is therefore one hour ahead of London, which is easy to forget given that the Eurostar journey between the two is so short. It shares its time with Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and most EU capitals.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Brussels in?
Brussels is in the Central European Summer Time time zone (CEST), which is UTC+2.
Does Brussels observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Brussels observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026
What is the time difference between Brussels and UTC?
Brussels is currently UTC+2.
What is the dialling code for Brussels?
The international dialling code for Brussels is +32.
When is the best time to call Brussels from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 16:00 in London, which is 10:00 to 17:00 in Brussels.