Brussels, Belgium
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About Brussels, Belgium
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union, hosting the European Commission, the European Council, and the European Parliament. The city is bilingual (Dutch and French) and known for its Art Nouveau architecture, chocolate, and beer.
Time zone details
Brussels observes CET/CEST (Europe/Brussels in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Belgium from abroad
The international dialing code for Belgium is +32. To call a phone number in Brussels, dial your country's international access code, then +32, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Belgium
The official currency is EUR (€). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Dutch, French. Many businesses and tourist areas in Brussels will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Brussels
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Brussels, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.