Country in Europe

Belgium Map

Interactive map of Belgium with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

⛅ 64°F now🕔 11:43 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 11.7 million

Summary

Belgium is a country in Europe. Belgium is a country in Europe with its capital at Brussels. It has a population of about 11.7 million. The capital is Brussels.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Belgium with partly cloudy. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 60°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Belgium is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), about 102 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hoge Veluwe National Park, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House and Rhine River.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 3.1°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Belgium today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Belgium

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 50°51′1.1″N 4°21′6.1″E (50.8503, 4.3517)

Quick facts about Belgium

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates50°51′1.1″N 4°21′6.1″E (50.8503, 4.3517)
CapitalBrussels
Population11.700.000
Area11.787 sq mi
ISO codeBE
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3BEL
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguagesDutch, French, German
Calling code+32
Time zoneEurope/Brussels
Local time11:43 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each city in Belgium

2 cities mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Belgium

2 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring countries in Europe

Sorted by distance from Belgium.

Getting to Belgium

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Amsterdam · 107 mi · roughly 2.5 h driving
  • Paris · 164 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving
  • Brighton · 196 mi · roughly 4.5 h driving
  • London · 199 mi · roughly 4.6 h driving
  • Cambridge · 204 mi · roughly 4.7 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Belgium

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAMS102 miAmsterdam
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG150 miParis
Paris Orly AirportORY171 miParis
Frankfurt AirportFRA194 miGermany
London Gatwick AirportLGW198 miSussex
London Heathrow AirportLHR213 miLondon
Zurich AirportZRH301 miZurich

Things to do in Belgium

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Belgium.

Explore Belgium

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Belgium?

Belgium is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 50.8503, 4.3517. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Belgium right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 79% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Belgium?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Belgium, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Belgium in?

Belgium observes Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:43 AM.

How many people live in Belgium?

Belgium has a population of approximately 11.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Belgium?

The closest airports are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 102 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 150 mi away and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 171 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Belgium?

Popular options include Hoge Veluwe National Park, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Rhine River, Seine River and Louvre Museum.

What places are in Belgium?

Belgium covers 2 places in this atlas, including Bruges and Brussels.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 11:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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