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Brussels, Belgium: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Brussels, Belgium. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, sunrise is at 8:06 AM and sunset is at 6:52 PM (Europe/Brussels). The day lasts 10h 47m, solar noon is at 1:29 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:51 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:07 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 8:00 PM
Today’s solar times in Brussels
Dawn
7:33 AM
Sunrise
8:06 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:51 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:07 PM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Dusk
7:26 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 47m
Solar noon
1:29 PM
Coordinates
50.8505, 4.3488
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 50.8505, longitude 4.3488, and the Europe/Brussels time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Brussels over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 8:06 AM | 6:52 PM | 10h 47m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 8:07 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 43m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 8:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 21m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 7:57 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 02m |
What these times mean
Brussels changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Brussels throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:40 AM | 5:05 PM | 8h 26m |
| February | 7:57 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 48m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 30m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 9:58 PM | 16h 29m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 05m |
| August | 6:30 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 35m |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 8:06 AM | 6:52 PM | 10h 47m |
| November | 7:59 AM | 4:57 PM | 8h 59m |
| December | 8:39 AM | 4:38 PM | 7h 58m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:29 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
10:01 PM
June 21
Longest day
16h 31m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 56m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Brussels with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 7:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 7:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 2:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 10:18 AM | 94.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brussels today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Brussels, Belgium is at 8:06 AM and sunset is at 6:52 PM (Europe/Brussels).
How long is the day in Brussels today?
Today in Brussels, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 47m.
When is golden hour in Brussels?
Morning golden hour in Brussels ends at 8:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:07 PM.
What time is solar noon in Brussels?
Solar noon in Brussels is at 1:29 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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