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Prayer times in Aarschot
Muslims living in Aarschot can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Aarschot is a city in Belgium, in Flemish Region, with about 27,656 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Aarschot today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Aarschot
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Aarschot by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Aarschot on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:12 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 33 min, against only 7 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 12:06 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:39 PM and 1:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aarschot and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 5:26 AM | 1:42 PM | 6:04 PM | 9:59 PM | 12:06 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 7:28 AM | 1:33 PM | 4:51 PM | 7:37 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:38 AM | 8:41 AM | 12:39 PM | 2:20 PM | 4:36 PM | 6:32 PM |
Compared with Brussels, Dhuhr in Aarschot comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Brussels, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Aarschot is 37 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Aarschot
The Qibla in Aarschot is at 124.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,469 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 124.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Aarschot
Ramadan in Aarschot: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:44 PM, about 11 h 30 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, longer by 106 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Aarschot
Aarschot is located at 50.9872° N, 4.8370° E, in Flemish Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Heist-op-den-Berg, 12 km away. Nearby places include Rotselaar (9 km), Heist-op-den-Berg (12 km), and Westerlo (13 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Aarschot
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 27,656
- Coordinates
- 50.98715, 4.83695
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 124.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,469 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Aarschot
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Aarschot takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:48 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:04 PM for the majority, 7:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Aarschot in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aarschot
How long is the fast in Aarschot 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Aarschot?
The Qibla in Aarschot is 124.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,469 km away.
Do prayer times in Aarschot differ from Brussels?
Yes. Aarschot is 37 km from Brussels, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Aarschot is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Brussels.
When is Fajr in Aarschot?
Fajr in Aarschot depends on the season: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 6:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Aarschot?
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.