Time in Belgium Now
Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Brussels
See the current time in Belgium alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.
About Belgium
Belgium, also called the kingdom of Belgium, is located in Western Europe. This federal state is a founding member of the European Union and has the headquarters of the EU, NATO and some other well-known organisations. Belgium’s capital city is Brussels, its official languages are Dutch (60 per cent), French (39 per cent) and German (1 per cent) and it has a population of just over 11 million. The currency used in Belgium is the Euro (EUR).The Belgians have made great scientific breakthroughs over the years; it was Belgian scientist Georges Lemaître in 1927 who proposed the Big Bang theory as the beginning of the universe. Belgians have also been awarded Nobel Prizes in Physiology, Medicine and Chemistry. The country is famous for beer, waffles, chocolate and French fries – the latter of which it invented! Belgium’s national dishes are “steak, fries and salad” and “mussels with fries”. In terms of sport, Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx is regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Also, Jean-Marie Pfaff is said to have been one of the best goalkeepers in the history of football.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Belgium in?
Belgium uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does Belgium have?
Belgium has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does Belgium observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Belgium changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.
What time is it in Brussels right now?
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Belgium and London?
Belgium is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Belgium and New York?
Belgium is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Belgium?
Office hours in Belgium (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 04:00–12:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Belgium?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France….
What is the dialling code for Belgium?
The international dialling code for Belgium is +32.