Geographic position of Charleroi
Charleroi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 50.4114° N, 4.4445° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,612 km (3,487 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,407 km (2,738 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,631 km (9,713 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 315 km (196 mi) east
Charleroi 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 Charleroi
With a population of 200,132, Charleroi ranks as the 4th most populous city in Belgium, out of 223 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Charleroi
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL / EBCI) is a major international airport serving Charleroi directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Charleroi
Charleroi 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 Charleroi
Business hours in Charleroi (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 Charleroi
Compare time in Charleroi with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Charleroi in?
Charleroi 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 Charleroi at UTC+2.
What time is it in Charleroi right now?
The current local time in Charleroi is 19:20:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Charleroi observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Charleroi 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 Charleroi?
Charleroi is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Charleroi?
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is the airport serving Charleroi. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:37.
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