When do the clocks change in Belgium?

The questions people actually ask

When do the clocks change in Belgium?

The clocks go back one hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, in 47 days. At 03:00 Brussels time the clocks jump to 02:00, so the night is one hour longer. Belgium changes at the same moment as the rest of the European Union, 01:00 UTC.

Do the clocks go forward or back?

Back. Belgium moves from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1) and gains an hour of sleep; it gets dark an hour earlier.

Has the EU not abolished the time change?

Not yet. The European Commission proposed ending seasonal clock changes in 2018 and the Parliament voted for it in 2019, but the Council of member states has never agreed a common position, so the directive still applies. Until it is repealed, the clocks change twice a year.

What time zone is Belgium in?

Central European Time, UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. Belgium shares its clock with the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain and most of central Europe.

Do phones and computers change automatically?

Yes, if they take the time from the network or an internet time server, which is the default. Ovens, cars, wall clocks and some alarm clocks do not.