What time zone is Braine-le-Château in?

Braine-le-Château uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Brussels.

When is the next clock change in Braine-le-Château?

Clocks in Braine-le-Château move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Braine-le-Château observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Braine-le-Château observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Braine-le-Château?

Braine-le-Château is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Braine-le-Château, Province du Brabant Wallon, Wallonia, Belgium

2:28:01 PM

14:28:01

Sunday, November 1, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Brussels

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Time zone details

Braine-le-Château is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Braine-le-Château

Sunrise7:34 AMSolar noon12:26 PMSunset5:18 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Belgium
Administrative area: Wallonia
District: Province du Brabant Wallon
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: Dutch, French, German
Dialing code: +32
Population: 9,627
Elevation: Approximately 78 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 50° 40' N / 4° 16' E

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Clock changes in Braine-le-Château

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Solar noon: 12:26 PM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 44 min3 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:59 AM – 5:52 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:20 AM – 6:31 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:42 AM – 7:09 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination55%

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:34 AM (east, 112.1°)
Sunset: 5:18 PM (west, 247.7°)
Day length: 9 hr 44 min3 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:26 PM (24.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:59 AM – 5:52 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:20 AM – 6:31 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:42 AM – 7:09 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:12 PM (northeast, 59.3°)
Moonset: 2:21 PM (northwest, 303.8°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 1	7:34 AM	5:18 PM	9 hr 44 min	3 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:35 AM	5:16 PM	9 hr 41 min	3 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	7:37 AM	5:14 PM	9 hr 37 min	3 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	7:39 AM	5:12 PM	9 hr 34 min	3 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	7:40 AM	5:11 PM	9 hr 30 min	3 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	7:42 AM	5:09 PM	9 hr 27 min	3 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	7:44 AM	5:08 PM	9 hr 24 min	3 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Belgium

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Armistice Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Braine-le-Château in?: Braine-le-Château uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Brussels.
When is the next clock change in Braine-le-Château?: Clocks in Braine-le-Château move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Braine-le-Château observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Braine-le-Château observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Braine-le-Château?: Braine-le-Château is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer