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Prayer times in Grimbergen
This page shows today’s salah times in Grimbergen, 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.
Namaz times in Grimbergen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Grimbergen
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Grimbergen by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Grimbergen on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 32 min, compared with only 7 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 12:07 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:40 PM and 1:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Grimbergen and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 5:28 AM | 1:44 PM | 6:06 PM | 10:00 PM | 12:07 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:37 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:35 PM | 4:53 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:40 AM | 8:43 AM | 12:40 PM | 2:22 PM | 4:38 PM | 6:34 PM |
Grimbergen is very close to Brussels (9 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Grimbergen practically coincides with Brussels. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Grimbergen
From Grimbergen you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 123.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,493 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Grimbergen and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Grimbergen during Ramadan
Ramadan in Grimbergen: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:46 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 Grimbergen
Grimbergen is located at 50.9341° N, 4.3721° E, in Flemish Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Brussels, 9 km away. Nearby places include Meise (3 km), Vilvoorde (4 km), and Evere (7 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Grimbergen
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 37,000
- Coordinates
- 50.93409, 4.37213
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,493 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Grimbergen
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Grimbergen comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:20 PM instead of 6:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:50 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Grimbergen, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Grimbergen
- Meise3 km · west
- Vilvoorde4 km · east
- Evere7 km · south
- Zemst8 km · north-east
- Zaventem9 km · south-east
- Brussels9 km · south
- Woluwe-Saint-Lambert11 km · south
- Anderlecht12 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Grimbergen
When is Maghrib in Grimbergen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:38 PM on 21 December and 10:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Grimbergen?
The Qibla in Grimbergen is 123.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,493 km away.
Do prayer times in Grimbergen differ from Brussels?
Hardly: Grimbergen is only 9 km from Brussels, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in Grimbergen 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.
Which calculation method is used for Grimbergen?
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.