Geographic position of Leuven
Leuven is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 50.8796° N, 4.7009° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,664 km (3,519 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,355 km (2,706 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,683 km (9,745 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 330 km (205 mi) east
Leuven 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 Leuven
With a population of 101,032, Leuven ranks as the 10th most populous city in Belgium, out of 223 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Leuven
Brussels Airport (BRU / EBBR) is a major international airport serving Leuven directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Leuven
Leuven 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 Leuven
Business hours in Leuven (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 Leuven
Compare time in Leuven with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Leuven in?
Leuven 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 Leuven at UTC+2.
What time is it in Leuven right now?
The current local time in Leuven is 19:20:38 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Leuven observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Leuven 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 Leuven?
Leuven is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Leuven?
Brussels Airport (BRU) is the airport serving Leuven. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:38.
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