Current Time in Gent, Belgium
8:40:47 AM CEST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Europe/Brussels
- Time Zone
- CEST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+2
- Daylight Saving Time
- CET starts on Oct 25, 2026
- Country
- Belgium
- Est. Population
- ~265K people
See also:Belgium
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Gent right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Gent (CEST (GMT+2)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Gent with other cities.
- Does Gent observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Gent is currently observing daylight saving time (CEST). Clocks will return to standard time (CET) on Oct 25, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Gent?
- Gent is at GMT+2 (CEST). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Brussels.