What time zone is Hechtel in?

Hechtel 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 Hechtel?

Clocks in Hechtel 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 Hechtel observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Hechtel observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Hechtel?

Hechtel is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Hechtel, Provincie Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

4:28:02 AM

04:28:02

Monday, October 26, 2026

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

Europe/Brussels

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Time zone details

Hechtel is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Hechtel

Sunrise7:20 AMSolar noon12:22 PMSunset5:23 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Belgium
Administrative area: Flanders
District: Provincie Limburg
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: Dutch, French, German
Dialing code: +32
Population: 6,605
Elevation: Approximately 64 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 51° 07' N / 5° 22' E

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Clock changes in Hechtel

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: 7:20 AM
Solar noon: 12:22 PM
Sunset: 5:23 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 03 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:46 AM – 5:57 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:07 AM – 6:36 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:29 AM – 7:14 PM

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:20 AM (east, 109.0°)
Sunset: 5:23 PM (west, 250.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 03 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:22 PM (26.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:46 AM – 5:57 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:07 AM – 6:36 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:29 AM – 7:14 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:59 PM (northeast, 58.4°)
Moonset: 7:51 AM (northwest, 298.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	7:20 AM	5:23 PM	10 hr 03 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:22 AM	5:21 PM	10 hr 00 min	3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:23 AM	5:19 PM	9 hr 56 min	3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:25 AM	5:18 PM	9 hr 52 min	3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:27 AM	5:16 PM	9 hr 49 min	3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:29 AM	5:14 PM	9 hr 45 min	3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:30 AM	5:12 PM	9 hr 42 min	3 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Flanders

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 Hechtel in?: Hechtel 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 Hechtel?: Clocks in Hechtel 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 Hechtel observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Hechtel observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Hechtel?: Hechtel is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer