Travel Guide: Belgium 2026
Internet & connectivity guide for travelers
- Capital
- Brussels
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Language
- French / Dutch / German
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1)
Internet & connectivity
Network: Very fast 4G/5G (Proximus, Orange, Telenet)
Local SIMs are available in stores with ID. An eSIM is faster and works across the EU on a regional plan.
eSIM compatibility:5/5
View Belgium eSIM plansBest areas
BrusselsBrugesGhentAntwerp
Connectivity tips
- 5G is available in major cities and expanding
- Free Wi-Fi is common in cafés, hotels and train stations
- A Europe eSIM covers Belgium and its neighbouring countries
Best time to visit
April–October (mild, pleasant)
Getting around: Trains (SNCB/NMBS), trams and metro in Brussels and Antwerp