The local-time UTC offset listed for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix is UTC+2. This is the summer-time offset used at Spa-Francorchamps in July, when Belgium observes Central European Summer Time (CEST).
The offset helps convert the event schedule for international viewers. For example, a session beginning at 15:00 local time in Stavelot begins at 13:00 UTC. Formula One schedules commonly show both the local time and the offset so fans can compare sessions across continents.
A common mix-up is UTC+1, Belgium’s standard-time offset during winter. The Belgian Grand Prix is held in July, so UTC+2 is the relevant listed offset. UTC+3 would be one hour ahead of the circuit’s local clock and is not Belgium’s normal summer-time designation.
The 2026 event took place at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, a permanent 7.004-kilometre circuit in Stavelot. Its weekend included practice, qualifying and the 44-lap race, all timed against the same local summer-time offset.