Sunrise & sunset times in Brussels, Belgium
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 08:12 and sets at 18:42 in Brussels. All times are shown in the Europe/Brussels timezone.
Today in Brussels
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Brussels today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Brussels when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Brussels (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Brussels’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:38 | 17:05 | 12:51 | 8h 26m |
| February | 07:55 | 17:59 | 12:56 | 10h 03m |
| March | 06:56 | 18:47 | 12:51 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:48 | 20:37 | 13:42 | 13h 49m |
| May | 05:53 | 21:25 | 13:38 | 15h 31m |
| June | 05:28 | 21:57 | 13:43 | 16h 29m |
| July | 05:46 | 21:50 | 13:48 | 16h 04m |
| August | 06:29 | 21:03 | 13:47 | 14h 33m |
| September | 07:17 | 19:56 | 13:37 | 12h 39m |
| October | 08:05 | 18:50 | 13:28 | 10h 44m |
| November | 07:58 | 16:55 | 12:27 | 8h 57m |
| December | 08:38 | 16:36 | 12:37 | 7h 58m |
Solar year in Brussels (2026)
Day length in Brussels swings by 8h 35m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Brussels
Longest day in Brussels: 16h 18m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 42m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 9m.
Moon tonight in Brussels
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Brussels today?▼
The sun rises at 08:12 Europe/Brussels in Brussels, Belgium today.
What time is sunset in Brussels today?▼
The sun sets at 18:42 Europe/Brussels in Brussels today.
How long is the day in Brussels today?▼
Daylight in Brussels today lasts 10 hours and 29 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Brussels?▼
The morning golden hour in Brussels runs from 07:38 to 08:58, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:56 to 19:15.
What is the timezone of Brussels?▼
Brussels uses the Europe/Brussels timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Brussels?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Brussels is 21 June 2026, with 16h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Brussels?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Brussels is 21 December 2026, with 7h 56m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Brussels?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Brussels swings by 8h 35m.
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