Belgium facts
| Capital | Brussels |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Western Europe |
| Area | 30,528 km² · 11,787 sq mi · 7,543,621 acres |
| Languages | German, French, Dutch |
| Demonym | Belgian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Brussels · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +32 |
| Internet domain | .be |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, E |
| Capital coordinates | 50.8505, 4.3488 |
Time difference
Brussels is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Belgium is about 0.33% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Belgium is about 12.6% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Brussels to Washington, D.C.: about 6,217 km (3,863 mi) as the crow flies.
- Brussels to London: about 320 km (199 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Belgium shares land borders with 4 countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
How big is Belgium?
Belgium covers about 30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi), ranking 136 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.33% of the size of the United States. It is about 12.6% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Belgium in?
Brussels uses UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) today. When it is noon in Brussels, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Belgium use?
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Belgium?
The international calling code is +32. From the United States dial 011 32 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 32.
What language is spoken in Belgium?
Official or national languages: German, French, Dutch.