Current Local Time in Ghent
Ghent, Belgium (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Ghent is located in the Europe/Brussels timezone in Belgium.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/BrusselsData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Ghent
☀️Climate
Oceanic with cool summers (17-22°C) and mild winters (2-7°C). Frequent rainfall year-round.
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📍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