Current time in Gent, Belgium

Time in Gent, Belgium
5:18 AM
 

Gent time zone and facts

Time zone
Belgium Time (CEST)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Sunrise today
8:17 AM
Sunset today
6:42 PM
Country
Belgium
Region
East Flanders
Coordinates
51.03°N, 3.70°E

Time difference from Gent

CityTime nowDifference
New York11:18 PM, Mon6 hours behind
Los Angeles8:18 PM, Mon9 hours behind
London4:18 AM, Tue1 hour behind
Paris5:18 AM, TueThe same time
Dubai7:18 AM, Tue2 hours ahead
Delhi8:48 AM, Tue3:30 hours ahead
Tokyo12:18 PM, Tue7 hours ahead
Sydney2:18 PM, Tue9 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in Belgium

  • Sun, Nov 1, 2026 All Saints' Day
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Armistice Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Mon, Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday

All Belgium holidays →

Other cities in Belgium

BrusselsAntwerpenLiegeCharleroiBruggeNamurMonsHasseltArlon

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gent in?

Gent uses Belgium Time (IANA zone Europe/Brussels). Right now the local time is UTC+2.

Does Gent observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Gent and New York?

Gent is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Gent and London?

Gent is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Gent today?

Today the sun rises at 8:17 AM and sets at 6:42 PM local time.

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