Europe · capital city
What Is the Capital of Belgium?
Brussels
The capital of Belgium is Brussels. About 2.1 million people live in the Brussels urban area — 17.8% of the country's population.
2.1 million
Urban area population
UTC+1
Time zone (+ daylight saving)
51.40°N
Latitude · 4.58°E
Yes
Largest city
Brussels at a glance
Name origin
The name is of Germanic origin, from broca (marsh) and sali (room or building).
Time zone
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Coordinates
50 84 N, 4 35 E · IANA time zone Europe/Brussels
Location of Belgium
Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands
Largest cities in Belgium
1
Brussels Capital
2.1 million2
Antwerp
1.1 millionUrban-area population · CIA World Factbook (public domain)
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Berlin, Germany — 616 kmCapitals closest to Brussels
Amsterdam, Netherlands — 108 km
Luxembourg, Luxembourg — 228 km
Paris, France — 324 km
London, United Kingdom — 324 km
Saint Helier, Jersey — 535 km
Bern, Switzerland — 541 km
Saint Peter Port, Guernsey — 549 km
Vaduz, Liechtenstein — 594 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Brussels
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels. About 2.1 million people live in the Brussels urban area — 17.8% of the country's population.
Is Brussels the largest city in Belgium?
Yes — Brussels is also the largest urban area of Belgium (2.1 million).
What time zone is Brussels in?
Brussels is on UTC+1 — UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Where does the name Brussels come from?
The name is of Germanic origin, from broca (marsh) and sali (room or building).
Which capital is closest to Brussels?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Amsterdam (Netherlands) is the closest, 108 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).