Sunrise and sunset times in Brussels, 2026
In Brussels, Belgium (50.8503° N, 4.3517° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:28 and sets at 22:00, giving 16h 31m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 7h 56m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Brussels time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Brussels
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:45 | 18:55 | 12h 10m | 39.1° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:28 | 22:00 | 16h 31m | 62.6° | 50° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:30 | 19:38 | 12h 09m | 39.0° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:42 | 16:38 | 7h 56m | 15.8° | 128° (southeast) |
Sun times in Brussels, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 08:05 | 08:45 | 12:46 | 16.2° | 16:47 | 17:26 | 8h 02m |
| 15 January | 08:00 | 08:38 | 12:52 | 18.1° | 17:05 | 17:43 | 8h 27m |
| 1 February | 07:43 | 08:18 | 12:56 | 22.2° | 17:34 | 18:09 | 9h 15m |
| 15 February | 07:21 | 07:55 | 12:56 | 26.6° | 17:59 | 18:33 | 10h 04m |
| 1 March | 06:54 | 07:27 | 12:54 | 31.7° | 18:23 | 18:56 | 10h 56m |
| 15 March | 06:24 | 06:56 | 12:51 | 37.1° | 18:47 | 19:20 | 11h 51m |
| 1 April | 06:45 | 07:18 | 13:46 | 43.8° | 20:15 | 20:48 | 12h 56m |
| 15 April | 06:13 | 06:48 | 13:42 | 49.0° | 20:37 | 21:12 | 13h 50m |
| 1 May | 05:39 | 06:16 | 13:39 | 54.3° | 21:03 | 21:41 | 14h 47m |
| 15 May | 05:13 | 05:53 | 13:38 | 58.1° | 21:25 | 22:06 | 15h 32m |
| 1 June | 04:50 | 05:34 | 13:40 | 61.3° | 21:47 | 22:31 | 16h 13m |
| 15 June | 04:42 | 05:28 | 13:43 | 62.5° | 21:58 | 22:44 | 16h 30m |
| 1 July | 04:47 | 05:33 | 13:46 | 62.2° | 21:59 | 22:45 | 16h 26m |
| 15 July | 05:02 | 05:46 | 13:48 | 60.6° | 21:50 | 22:33 | 16h 04m |
| 1 August | 05:28 | 06:08 | 13:48 | 57.1° | 21:28 | 22:07 | 15h 20m |
| 15 August | 05:52 | 06:29 | 13:47 | 53.1° | 21:03 | 21:40 | 14h 34m |
| 1 September | 06:21 | 06:56 | 13:42 | 47.3° | 20:28 | 21:02 | 13h 32m |
| 15 September | 06:44 | 07:17 | 13:37 | 42.1° | 19:56 | 20:29 | 12h 39m |
| 1 October | 07:10 | 07:42 | 13:32 | 35.9° | 19:20 | 19:53 | 11h 38m |
| 15 October | 07:32 | 08:05 | 13:28 | 30.6° | 18:50 | 19:23 | 10h 45m |
| 1 November | 06:59 | 07:34 | 12:26 | 24.7° | 17:17 | 17:52 | 9h 43m |
| 15 November | 07:21 | 07:58 | 12:27 | 20.6° | 16:55 | 17:31 | 8h 57m |
| 1 December | 07:44 | 08:22 | 12:31 | 17.4° | 16:40 | 17:18 | 8h 17m |
| 15 December | 07:59 | 08:38 | 12:37 | 15.9° | 16:36 | 17:16 | 7h 58m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Brussels?
In 2026, the sun rises in Brussels between 05:28 (on 16 June) and 08:45 (on 31 December), local time (Europe/Brussels). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:28; at the December solstice, it is at 08:42.
What time is sunset in Brussels?
In 2026, sunset in Brussels ranges from 16:36 (on 12 December) to 22:00 (on 25 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Brussels?
It is 21 June 2026, with 16h 31m between sunrise (05:28) and sunset (22:00). The shortest day is 21 December, with 7h 56m (sunrise 08:42, sunset 16:38).
How high does the sun get in Brussels?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 62.6° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 15.8° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Brussels?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 50°) and sets in the northwest (310°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (128°) and sets in the southwest (232°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/Brussels time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.