Brussels operates on Central European Time (CET) during winter months, which is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During daylight saving time, observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, Brussels switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2.
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and serves as the de facto capital of the European Union, hosting the European Commission and European Council. The city is also home to NATO headquarters. Brussels is 6 hours ahead of New York and 1 hour ahead of London.
Brussels is famous for its Grand Place, considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. The city has over 80 museums and is the birthplace of Belgian waffles and Belgian chocolate. As the EU's administrative center, Brussels keeps "Brussels time" which has become synonymous with EU decision-making schedules.