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Prayer times in Maasmechelen
Residents of and visitors to Maasmechelen can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Maasmechelen is a city in Belgium, in Flemish Region, with about 36,251 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Maasmechelen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Maasmechelen
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Maasmechelen change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Maasmechelen on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:09 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 32 min, compared with only 7 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 12:02 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:35 PM and 1:39 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maasmechelen and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:09 AM | 5:23 AM | 1:39 PM | 6:01 PM | 9:55 PM | 12:02 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:34 PM | 9:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:35 AM | 8:38 AM | 12:35 PM | 2:17 PM | 4:33 PM | 6:29 PM |
Compared with Brussels, Dhuhr in Maasmechelen comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Brussels, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Maasmechelen is 95 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Maasmechelen and distance to Makkah
In Maasmechelen you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 125.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,418 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Maasmechelen and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Maasmechelen
For those fasting in Maasmechelen, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 6:01 AM on the first day, 11 h 30 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 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.
About Maasmechelen
Maasmechelen lies at 50.9655° N, 5.6945° E, in Flemish Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Turnhout, 66 km away. Nearby places include Mechelen-aan-de-Maas (less than 1 km), Lanaken (9 km), and Genk (14 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Maasmechelen
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 36,251
- Coordinates
- 50.96545, 5.69452
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 125.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,418 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Maasmechelen
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Maasmechelen is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:45 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:01 PM for the majority, 7:15 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 Maasmechelen in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Maasmechelen
- Mechelen-aan-de-Maasless than 1 km · west
- Lanaken9 km · south-west
- Genk14 km · west
- Maaseik16 km · north-east
- Bilzen16 km · south-west
- Riemst18 km · south
- Diepenbeek20 km · west
- Zonhoven23 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Maasmechelen
How long is the fast in Maasmechelen 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.
Do prayer times in Maasmechelen differ from Brussels?
Yes. Maasmechelen is 95 km from Brussels, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Maasmechelen is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Brussels.
What is the Qibla direction in Maasmechelen?
The Qibla in Maasmechelen is 125.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,418 km away.
When is Fajr in Maasmechelen?
Fajr in Maasmechelen changes with the seasons: about 3:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Maasmechelen?
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.