Gent, Belgium
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Gent, Belgium is 16:48:32.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Belgium
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 265,086
- Coordinates
- 51.05° N, 3.72° E
- Time Zone
- Europe/Brussels
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Dutch, French, German
- Country Area
- 30,510 km²
Time Difference Between Gent and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 6h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 9h behind | |
| Time in Paris | Same time |
Weather in Gent
Current weather conditions in Gent including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
14°C
Rain
Humidity
85%
Wind
14 km/h
Visibility
10 km
16°
10°
14°
10°
12°
9°
18°
12°
22°
11°
Cities Near Gent
- Time in Sint-Niklaas32 km
- Time in Brugge39 km
- Time in Antwerpen51 km
- Time in Mechelen53 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Gent
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Gent and New York
- Time difference between Gent and London
- Time difference between Gent and Tokyo
- Time difference between Gent and Sydney
- Time difference between Gent and Dubai
- Time difference between Gent and Singapore
- Time difference between Gent and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Gent and Paris
Map of Gent
Map showing the location of Gent at coordinates 51.05, 3.71667.
About Gent Time
Gent is located in Europe, Belgiumand follows the Europe/Brussels time zone. The city has a population of approximately 265,086 people.
The current local time in Gent is determined by the Europe/Brussels time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Gent, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gent
What time zone is Gent in?
Gent is in the Europe/Brussels time zone (GMT+2) in Belgium.
What is the current UTC offset for Gent?
Gent is currently at UTC+2 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Gent observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Gent observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Gent?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Gent, Belgium, updated every second.