Offset
There is no time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Brussels.
Frankfurt am Main (CEST) is currently the same time as Brussels (CEST).
CEST: UTC+2
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Frankfurt am Main (9 AM–5 PM in Brussels).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Frankfurt am Main (1:00 PM Brussels).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Germany
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- German Unity DaySat, Oct 3
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
Belgium
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Day after Ascension DayFri, May 15
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Belgian National DayTue, Jul 21
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Frankfurt am Main uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Germany, dial +49.
Brussels uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Belgium, dial +32.
Brussels is approximately 200 miles west of Frankfurt am Main.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Frankfurt am Main | Brussels | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Frankfurt am Main and Brussels observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:18 AM
- Sunset
- 9:33 PM
- Day length
- 16h 15m
- Sunrise
- 5:31 AM
- Sunset
- 9:54 PM
- Day length
- 16h 23m
Daylight overlap: 16h 2m — 5:31 AM–9:33 PM in Frankfurt am Main (5:31 AM–9:33 PM in Brussels). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- BER
- HAM
- LBC
- MUC
- CGN
- DUS
- FRA
- STR
Airports in Central European Time
- ANR
- BRU
- CRL
Related conversions
Common conversions
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- 9:00 am Frankfurt am Main is 9:00 am Brussels.
- What is 12:00 pm Frankfurt am Main in Brussels?
- 12:00 pm Frankfurt am Main is 12:00 pm Brussels.
- What is 12:30 pm Frankfurt am Main in Brussels?
- 12:30 pm Frankfurt am Main is 12:30 pm Brussels.
- What is 2:00 pm Frankfurt am Main in Brussels?
- 2:00 pm Frankfurt am Main is 2:00 pm Brussels.
- What is 5:00 pm Frankfurt am Main in Brussels?
- 5:00 pm Frankfurt am Main is 5:00 pm Brussels.
- What is 11:30 pm Frankfurt am Main in Brussels?
- 11:30 pm Frankfurt am Main is 11:30 pm Brussels.