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Prayer times in Koersel
Looking for the adhan times in Koersel? 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 Koersel, Flemish Region. Every figure is computed for 51.0591° N, 5.2712° E, so the times reflect Koersel itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Koersel
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Koersel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Koersel by season
Prayer times in Koersel vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:10 AM and Maghrib at 9:57 PM, giving a day of 16 h 33 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:37 AM and Maghrib to 4:34 PM, and the day is just 7 h 54 min. That is a difference of 8 h 39 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:10 AM | 5:24 AM | 1:41 PM | 6:03 PM | 9:57 PM | 12:04 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:34 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:31 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:36 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:37 AM | 8:40 AM | 12:37 PM | 2:18 PM | 4:34 PM | 6:30 PM |
Koersel lies 69 km east of Brussels, so Dhuhr in Koersel is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Brussels. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Koersel.
Qibla in Koersel and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Koersel is at 124.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,449 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 124.8°.
Fasting hours in Koersel during Ramadan
Ramadan in Koersel: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:42 PM, about 11 h 29 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, longer by 107 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Koersel is located
The coordinates of Koersel are 51.0591° N and 5.2712° E. The closest places on our site are Heusden (3 km), Beringen (3 km), and Zolder (5 km). Turnhout, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Flemish Region.
- Name
- Koersel
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 18,076
- Coordinates
- 51.05909, 5.27121
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 124.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,449 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Koersel
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Koersel is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:46 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:03 PM for the majority, 7:17 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Koersel (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Koersel
- Heusden3 km · south
- Beringen3 km · west
- Zolder5 km · south-east
- Houthalen8 km · east
- Helchteren8 km · east
- Zonhoven10 km · south-east
- Tessenderlo13 km · west
- Balen14 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Koersel
When is Maghrib in Koersel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:34 PM on 21 December and 9:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Koersel differ from Brussels?
Yes. Koersel is 69 km from Brussels, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Koersel is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Brussels.
Which calculation method is used for Koersel?
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 Fajr in Koersel?
Fajr in Koersel depends on the season: about 3:10 AM on 21 June and about 6:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Koersel?
The Qibla in Koersel is 124.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,449 km away.