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Time Difference: Brussels to London

🇧🇪BrusselsUTC+1
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇧🇪
Brussels, Belgium
Fri, Jun 5
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
1 hour
London is 1 hour behind Brussels
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Brussels vs London timezone guide

Brussels (Belgium) uses the Europe/Brussels timezone at UTC+1, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 1 hour behind Brussels (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Brussels and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 10am–5pm in Brussels, which is 9am–4pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BrusselsLondonStatus
6am5amBrussels early, London asleep
7am6amBrussels early, London early
8am7amBrussels early, London early
9am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm5pmBrussels evening, London evening
7pm6pmBrussels evening, London evening
8pm7pmBrussels evening, London evening
9pm8pmBrussels evening, London evening
10pm9pmBrussels late evening, London evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Brussels and London

Both Brussels and London observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour ahead year-round.

Distance between Brussels and London

Great-circle distance
321 km
Direct flight time
~1h 23m

Brussels and London are 321 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~1h 23m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brussels and London?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Brussels is currently 1 hour ahead of London.
Is Brussels ahead of London?
Yes. Brussels is currently 1 hour ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Brussels?
When it's 9 AM in Brussels, it's 8am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Brussels and London?
The best window is 10am–5pm in Brussels, which is 9am–4pm in London. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Brussels and London observe daylight saving time?
Both Brussels and London observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Brussels and London?
Brussels and London are 321 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 1 hour 23 minutes.