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Sunrise and sunset in Brussels, Belgium
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 8:01 AM–8:46 AM and 6:14 PM–6:59 PM
Times are local time in Brussels. Current time in Brussels →
Sunrise and sunset in Brussels through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 40m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:06 AM | 6:53 PM | 10h 47m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 45m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:59 AM | 4:58 PM | 8h 59m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:24 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 18m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:39 AM | 4:38 PM | 7h 59m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:46 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 2m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:40 AM | 5:05 PM | 8h 25m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:20 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 13m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:57 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 1m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 54m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 48m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 8:14 PM | 12h 54m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 47m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 45m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 30m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 9:47 PM | 16h 11m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 9:58 PM | 16h 29m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 10:00 PM | 16h 27m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 6m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 9:31 PM | 15h 22m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 36m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 35m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 42m |
Calculated for 50.83°N, 4.33°E, including daylight saving time where Brussels uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Brussels this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 31m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 56m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:29 AM on June 15
- Latest sunset: 10:01 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Brussels today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 8:01 AM and sets at 6:59 PM in Brussels, giving 10 hours 58 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Brussels?
The longest day in Brussels in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Brussels?
The shortest day in Brussels in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Brussels?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:29 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset is 10:01 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Brussels?
Today, golden hour in Brussels is from sunrise (8:01 AM) to 8:46 AM in the morning, and from 6:14 PM to sunset (6:59 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.