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Prayer times in Leuven
Looking for the prayer times in Leuven? 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 Leuven, Flemish Region. Every figure is computed for 50.8796° N, 4.7009° E, which means the times match Leuven itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Leuven today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Leuven
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Leuven
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Leuven on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 32 min, compared with only 7 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 12:06 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 1:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Leuven and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:27 AM | 1:43 PM | 6:04 PM | 9:59 PM | 12:06 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:36 AM | 7:28 AM | 1:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:39 AM | 8:41 AM | 12:39 PM | 2:21 PM | 4:37 PM | 6:33 PM |
Leuven lies 25 km east of Brussels, so Dhuhr in Leuven comes about 1 minute earlier than in Brussels. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Leuven.
Qibla direction in Leuven
The Qibla in Leuven is at 123.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,470 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 123.9°.
Fasting hours in Leuven during Ramadan
For those fasting in Leuven, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:45 PM and imsak at 6:05 AM on the first day, 11 h 30 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:35 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Belgium.
Leuven on the map
Leuven is located at 50.8796° N, 4.7009° E, in Flemish Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Heist-op-den-Berg, 22 km away. Nearby places include Heverlee (2 km), Blauwput (2 km), and Kessel-Lo (3 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Leuven
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 101,032
- Coordinates
- 50.87959, 4.70093
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,470 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Leuven
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Leuven is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:49 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. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times 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 Leuven
Which calculation method is used for Leuven?
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.
What time is Fajr in Leuven?
Fajr in Leuven depends on the season: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Leuven differ from Brussels?
Yes. Leuven is 25 km from Brussels, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Leuven comes about 1 minute earlier than in Brussels.
How long is the fast in Leuven 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.
When is Maghrib in Leuven?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:37 PM on 21 December and 9:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.