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Prayer times in Anderlecht
Looking for the prayer times in Anderlecht? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Anderlecht, Brussels Capital. Every figure is computed for 50.8362° N, 4.3145° E, which means the times match Anderlecht itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Anderlecht
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Anderlecht prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Anderlecht change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Anderlecht on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 31 min, compared with only 7 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 12:07 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:41 PM and 1:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Anderlecht and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 5:29 AM | 1:45 PM | 6:06 PM | 10:00 PM | 12:07 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:38 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:35 PM | 4:53 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:40 AM | 8:42 AM | 12:41 PM | 2:23 PM | 4:39 PM | 6:34 PM |
Anderlecht lies right next to Brussels (3 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Anderlecht comes at almost exactly the same time as Brussels. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Anderlecht
Qibla direction for Anderlecht: 123.4° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,490 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Anderlecht remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Anderlecht during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Anderlecht is at about 6:06 AM and iftar at 5:46 PM, for a fast of 11 h 30 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:11 AM and iftar to 6:37 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Anderlecht
Anderlecht lies at 50.8362° N, 4.3145° E, in Brussels Capital, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Brussels, 3 km away. Nearby places include Forest (2 km), Brussels (3 km), and Dilbeek (4 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Anderlecht
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Brussels Capital, Belgium
- Population
- 160,553
- Coordinates
- 50.83619, 4.31454
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,490 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Anderlecht
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Anderlecht comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:20 PM instead of 6:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:50 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Anderlecht and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Anderlecht
- Forest2 km · south-east
- Brussels3 km · north-east
- Dilbeek4 km · west
- Uccle4 km · south-east
- Evere7 km · north-east
- Beersel8 km · south
- Watermael-Boitsfort8 km · south-east
- Sint-Pieters-Leeuw8 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Anderlecht
What is the Qibla direction in Anderlecht?
The Qibla in Anderlecht is 123.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,490 km away.
How long is the fast in Anderlecht during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Anderlecht?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Anderlecht?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:39 PM on 21 December and 10:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Anderlecht differ from Brussels?
Hardly: Anderlecht is only 3 km from Brussels, so the difference stays within a minute or two.