Sunrise and Sunset times in Gent, Belgium 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:45:13
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 Sunset: 18:59:30
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Day Length: 12h 14m 17s
Time zone: Europe/Brussels, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 51.03, Longitude: 3.7
Gent
Flanders, Belgium 
444 336 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:29:19 | 12:57:30 | 18:25:41 | 10h 56m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:27:11 | 12:57:18 | 18:27:25 | 11h 0m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:25:03 | 12:57:06 | 18:29:09 | 11h 4m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:22:54 | 12:56:53 | 18:30:52 | 11h 7m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 07:20:44 | 12:56:39 | 18:32:35 | 11h 11m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 07:18:34 | 12:56:26 | 18:34:17 | 11h 15m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 07:16:23 | 12:56:11 | 18:36:00 | 11h 19m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 07:14:12 | 12:55:57 | 18:37:42 | 11h 23m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 07:12:00 | 12:55:42 | 18:39:24 | 11h 27m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 07:09:48 | 12:55:27 | 18:41:06 | 11h 31m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 07:07:35 | 12:55:11 | 18:42:47 | 11h 35m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 07:05:22 | 12:54:55 | 18:44:28 | 11h 39m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 07:03:09 | 12:54:39 | 18:46:09 | 11h 43m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 07:00:55 | 12:54:22 | 18:47:50 | 11h 46m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:58:41 | 12:54:06 | 18:49:30 | 11h 50m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:56:27 | 12:53:49 | 18:51:11 | 11h 54m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:54:12 | 12:53:32 | 18:52:51 | 11h 58m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:51:58 | 12:53:14 | 18:54:31 | 12h 2m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:49:43 | 12:52:57 | 18:56:11 | 12h 6m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:47:28 | 12:52:39 | 18:57:50 | 12h 10m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:45:13 | 12:52:21 | 18:59:30 | 12h 14m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:42:58 | 12:52:03 | 19:01:09 | 12h 18m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:40:43 | 12:51:45 | 19:02:48 | 12h 22m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:38:27 | 12:51:27 | 19:04:27 | 12h 26m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:36:12 | 12:51:09 | 19:06:06 | 12h 29m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:33:57 | 12:50:51 | 19:07:45 | 12h 33m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:31:42 | 12:50:33 | 19:09:24 | 12h 37m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:29:27 | 12:50:15 | 19:11:02 | 12h 41m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 07:27:13 | 13:49:57 | 20:12:41 | 12h 45m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 07:24:58 | 13:49:39 | 20:14:20 | 12h 49m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 07:22:44 | 13:49:21 | 20:15:58 | 12h 53m 14s |
Day length in Gent during the year on the chart:
Gent on Belgium map:
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*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks