Sunrise and Sunset in Brussels Today
In Brussels, Belgium, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:41 and sets at 17:10. The day length is 9h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 12:26.
Brussels: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Brussels at 12:26 – 26 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 05:28, the latest on December 31 at 08:45.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 16:36 and latest on June 25 at 22:00.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 35 min more daylight than the shortest.
Brussels through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:38 | 17:05 | 8 h 27 min | west-southwest 237° | 59 h |
| Feb | 07:55 | 17:59 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 251° | 73 h |
| Mar | 06:56 | 18:47 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° | 126 h |
| Apr | 06:48 | 20:37 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 287° | 171 h |
| May | 05:53 | 21:25 | 15 h 32 min | west-northwest 302° | 198 h |
| Jun | 05:28 | 21:58 | 16 h 30 min | northwest 310° | 199 h |
| Jul | 05:46 | 21:50 | 16 h 4 min | northwest 307° | 203 h |
| Aug | 06:29 | 21:03 | 14 h 34 min | west-northwest 293° | 192 h |
| Sep | 07:17 | 19:56 | 12 h 39 min | west 275° | 155 h |
| Oct | 08:05 | 18:50 | 10 h 45 min | west-southwest 257° | 113 h |
| Nov | 07:58 | 16:55 | 8 h 57 min | west-southwest 241° | 66 h |
| Dec | 08:38 | 16:36 | 7 h 58 min | southwest 233° | 49 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 78° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 203 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 49 – 1,604 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Brussels, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Brussels
Morning: 07:19–08:30 · Evening: 16:20–17:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Brussels, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:19 to 08:30. The evening golden hour extends from 16:20 to 17:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Brussels
Morning: 07:05–07:19 · Evening: 17:32–17:45
The Blue Hour in Brussels offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:05 to 07:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:32 to 17:45, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Brussels
Brussels is located at a latitude of 50.85° and a longitude of 4.35°. The city is in the Europe/Brussels timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Brussels vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Brussels
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Brussels. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Brussels, with up to 16h 31m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Brussels sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Brussels brings the shortest days with only 7h 56m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Brussels
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Brussels (50.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 29m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Brussels
When does the sun rise in Brussels today?
Today the sun rises in Brussels at 07:41 and sets at 17:10.
How long is the day in Brussels today?
The day lasts 9h 29m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Brussels today?
In the morning from 07:19–08:30, in the evening from 16:20–17:32.
When is the longest day in Brussels?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 31m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 56m.
When does it get dark in Brussels today?
It is dark from 17:45, fully dark from 19:03.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Brussels. All times are in local time. How it is calculated