Current Time in Gent, Belgium
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Gent time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Brussels
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
51.05° N, 3.72° E
Sunrise
7:26 AM
Sunset
7:50 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Gent to New York | -6 hours | |
| Gent to London | -1 hour | |
| Gent to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Gent to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Gent to Tokyo | +7 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 Saturday, September 19, 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 Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 7:50 PM local time, giving 12 hours 24 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.