Time in Ghent

Current local time in Ghent (Belgium), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Central European Standard Time · UTC+1

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+1 · CET
Time zone
Central European Standard Time
Europe/Brussels
Daylight saving time
Yes (standard time now)
Next clock change
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC+2).
Sunrise
07:49
Sunset
17:08 (9 h 18 min)
Difference from London
+1 h

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Time zone in Ghent

Ghent is located in Belgium and uses the Europe/Brussels time zone (Central European Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+1 (CET).

Ghent observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC+2).

Today in Ghent the sun rises at 07:49 and sets at 17:08 (local time), giving 9 h 18 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 51.05° N, 3.72° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Ghent is currently +1 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Ghent?

The current time in Ghent (Belgium) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Ghent uses the Europe/Brussels time zone, which is currently UTC+1.

Does Ghent observe daylight saving time?

Ghent observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC+2).

What time are sunrise and sunset in Ghent today?

Today in Ghent the sun rises at 07:49 and sets at 17:08 (local time), giving 9 h 18 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Ghent and London?

Right now Ghent is +1 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Ghent and my city?

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