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Prayer times in Aalst
This page shows today’s prayer times in Aalst, Flemish Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Belgium.
Adhan times in Aalst today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Aalst
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Aalst
It helps to know how prayer times in Aalst move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:15 AM on 21 June and 6:42 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 26 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:40 PM and 10:02 PM. Daylight reaches 16 h 32 min around the summer solstice and falls to 7 h 56 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 5:30 AM | 1:46 PM | 6:07 PM | 10:02 PM | 12:09 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:39 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 7:41 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 8:44 AM | 12:42 PM | 2:23 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:35 PM |
Aalst lies 24 km north-west of Brussels, so Dhuhr in Aalst is called roughly 1 minute later than in Brussels. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Aalst.
Finding the Qibla from Aalst
The Qibla in Aalst is at 123.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,513 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 123.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Aalst
For those fasting in Aalst, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:47 PM and imsak at 6:07 AM on the first day, 11 h 30 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:38 PM for a fast of 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Belgium.
Aalst on the map
Aalst lies at 50.9360° N, 4.0355° E, in Flemish Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Dendermonde, 11 km away. Close by you will find Haaltert (4 km), Lede (5 km), and Denderleeuw (6 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Aalst
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 77,534
- Coordinates
- 50.93604, 4.03550
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,513 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Aalst
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Aalst takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:51 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:07 PM for the majority, 7:22 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Aalst in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Aalst
- Haaltert4 km · south-west
- Lede5 km · north-west
- Denderleeuw6 km · south-east
- Lebbeke10 km · north-east
- Dendermonde11 km · north-east
- Herzele12 km · south-west
- Asse12 km · east
- Ninove12 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aalst
What is the Qibla direction in Aalst?
The Qibla in Aalst is 123.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,513 km away.
Do prayer times in Aalst differ from Brussels?
Yes. Aalst is 24 km from Brussels, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Aalst comes roughly 1 minute later than in Brussels.
How long is the fast in Aalst during Ramadan?
About 11 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Aalst?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:40 PM on 21 December and 10:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Aalst?
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.