Current Local Time in Ghent

Ghent, Belgium (GMT+1)

08:20:10

Saturday, January 24, 2026

🌅Dawn
🌅8:34 AM
🌇5:22 PM

Ghent is located in the Europe/Brussels timezone in Belgium.

💵€ Euro
📞+32 9
🔌Type C, E
🚗Right

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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneBrussels
🌐OffsetUTC
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAEurope/Brussels
🌍
No DST changes
Time stays constant

Ghent follows Brussels and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Ghent

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Oceanic with cool summers (17-22°C) and mild winters (2-7°C). Frequent rainfall year-round.

🏛️Top Attractions

Gravensteen CastleSt. Bavo's CathedralGrasleiBelfry of GhentSMAK Museum

📍About Ghent Time Zone

Ghent is located in the Europe/Brussels time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Belgium, Ghent serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Ghent is 6 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Ghent, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Ghent observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Ghent has a population of approximately 265K. The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Ghent from abroad, use the country code +32 9. The primary language spoken is Dutch, French.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Ghent time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Ghent conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Ghent Time

  • Time Zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+1)
  • Daylight Saving: Observed
  • Country: Belgium (BE)
  • Coordinates: 51.05°, 3.72°
  • Calling Code: +32 9