Geographic position of Brugge
Brugge is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.2089° N, 3.2242° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,701 km (3,542 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,318 km (2,683 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,719 km (9,767 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 225 km (140 mi) east
Brugge lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Brugge
With a population of 118,509, Brugge ranks as the 8th most populous city in Belgium, out of 223 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Brugge
Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST / EBOS) is a major international airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Brugge.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Brugge
Brugge uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Brussels. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Brugge
Business hours in Brugge (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Brugge
Compare time in Brugge with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Brugge in?
Brugge follows the Europe/Brussels time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Brugge at UTC+2.
What time is it in Brugge right now?
The current local time in Brugge is 19:21:00 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Brugge observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Brugge is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Brugge?
Brugge is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Brugge?
Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) is the nearest airport to Brugge, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:00.
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