What is the time difference between Brussels and London?

London is 1 hour behind Brussels right now.

When is the next public holiday in Brussels?

Armistice Day, on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

When do working hours in Brussels overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Brussels's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Brussels time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Brussels's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Brussels time).

Current Time in Brussels, Belgium — CET

UTC+01:00Standard timeEurope/Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

06:47:40 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Brussels, Belgium is 6:47 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Brussels is on standard time, CET (UTC+01:00); clocks go forward on 28 March 2027.

Pronunciation

Brussels

Time zone and daylight saving time in Brussels

Time zone (IANA): Europe/Brussels
Current offset: CET (UTC+01:00)
Daylight saving: Standard time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

07:41 AM

Sunset

05:10 PM

Day length

9h 29m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:26 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 7h 56m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 16h 31m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Brussels	Overlap with Brussels
New York	12:47	−6 h	15:00–23:00	2 h (15:00–17:00)
London	17:47	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Paris	18:47	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Berlin	18:47	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:47	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:47	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Brussels

In 6 days
Wapenstilstand (Armistice Day)
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Kerstdag (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 51 days
Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Bank

Airports near Brussels

Brussels Airport BRU11 km straight-line
Brussels South Charleroi Airport CRL44 km straight-line
Ostend-Bruges International Airport OST110 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Brussels observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Brussels and London?: London is 1 hour behind Brussels right now.
When is the next public holiday in Brussels?: Armistice Day, on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
When do working hours in Brussels overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Brussels's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Brussels time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Brussels's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Brussels time).

Time in other cities, compared with Brussels

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Time zone rules: IANA tz database, applied when the page is generated; the clock runs in your browser. Sun times: NOAA solar equations at 50.85°N, 4.35°E (GeoNames). Holidays: Nager.Date. Airports: OurAirports. About our sources.