Current Time in Gent, Belgium
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Monday, November 2, 2026
CETUTC+1
Gent time zone
Time Zone
Central European Time (CET)
IANA: Europe/Brussels
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 28, 2027
Coordinates
51.05° N, 3.72° E
Sunrise
7:39 AM
Sunset
5:17 PM
Sun times for Nov 2, 2026 (local date) · 9 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Gent to New York | -6 hours | |
| Gent to London | -1 hour | |
| Gent to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Gent to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Gent to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Gent. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Gent
What time zone is Gent in?
Gent is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Brussels). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Gent observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Gent and New York?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Gent. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gent?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, the sun rises at 7:39 AM and sets at 5:17 PM local time, giving 9 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Belgium on the same time as Gent?
Yes. Belgium uses a single time zone, so Gent has the same local time as the rest of the country.