Current Date And Time In Brussels, Belgium
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:26:41 CEST
State: Brussels Capital
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,019,022
District: Bruxelles-Capitale
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Brussels, a city in Brussels Capital, Belgium in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Brussels — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Brussels | |
| District / County | Bruxelles-Capitale | |
| State | Brussels Capital | |
| Country | Belgium | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,019,022 | |
| Area | 33.08 km² (12.77 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Brussels Capital | #1 of 18 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +32 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .be | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 28 | |
| In Feet | 92 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 50.85 | |
| Longitude | 4.35 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.85° N 4.349° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 51' 2" N 4° 20' 56" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 51.03' N 4° 20.93' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Koewacht, Netherlands (50 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:23 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:11 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 47m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 1020 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Brussels | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1795-10-01 |
Brussels is a city situated in Brussels Capital, Belgium, within Europe. It falls under Bruxelles-Capitale, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Brussels as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Brussels Capital
The latitude and longitude of Brussels pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 28 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Brussels on the map
Brussels runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Brussels run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Brussels exchange rates
To ring a number in Brussels from outside Belgium, dial +32 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Brussels and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Brussels ranks #1 of 18 cities in Brussels Capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Brussels Capital market. › Cities near Brussels
Brussels has a recorded population of approximately 1,019,022 people. That places it #1 of 18 cities with population data in Brussels Capital. Browse more cities in Brussels Capital for comparison.
Brussels spans approximately 33.08 square kilometers (12.77 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Brussels sits within Bruxelles-Capitale, is part of Brussels Capital in Belgium. It is classified as a National Capital.
Brussels keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:23 AM and sets around 09:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Brussels price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Brussels currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Brussels lands you closest to Koewacht, Netherlands, about 50 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Brussels sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
