Brussels time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central European Summer Time (Europe/Brussels) |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, October 25, 2026, 03:00 AM → 02:00 AM, UTC+1 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:40 AM / 07:23 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Belgium — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 50.85° N, 4.35° E |
New York to Brussels time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Brussels? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (3 hours).
| New York | Brussels |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 |
| 01:00 | 07:00 |
| 02:00 | 08:00 |
| 03:00 | 09:00 |
| 04:00 | 10:00 |
| 05:00 | 11:00 |
| 06:00 | 12:00 |
| 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 08:00 | 14:00 |
| 09:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 13:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 |
| 15:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 | 22:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
Brussels time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Brussels. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 1 hour ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 1 hour behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 9 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 1 hour ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 8 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Brussels observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+1).
Sunrise and sunset in Brussels
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 07:40 AM | 07:23 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 07:42 AM | 07:21 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 07:44 AM | 07:18 PM | 11 h 35 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:45 AM | 07:16 PM | 11 h 31 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:47 AM | 07:14 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:48 AM | 07:12 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:50 AM | 07:09 PM | 11 h 19 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Brussels
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 07:08 AM – 07:20 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 07:20 AM – 08:24 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:39 PM – 07:43 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:43 PM – 07:56 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Brussels and New York?
Brussels is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Brussels in?
Brussels is in Central European Summer Time (UTC+2). IANA time zone ID: Europe/Brussels.
Does Brussels observe daylight saving time?
Brussels observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+1).
When is golden hour in Brussels?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Brussels runs 06:39 PM – 07:43 PM and morning golden hour 07:20 AM – 08:24 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brussels?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Brussels is at 07:40 AM and sunset at 07:23 PM, a day length of 11 h 42 min (local time).