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Prayer times in Merelbeke
This page shows today’s prayer times in Merelbeke, Flemish Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Belgium.
Today’s prayer times in Merelbeke
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Merelbeke
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Merelbeke by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Merelbeke on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:16 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 33 min, against only 7 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:36 PM and 12:10 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:43 PM and 1:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Merelbeke and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:16 AM | 5:30 AM | 1:47 PM | 6:09 PM | 10:03 PM | 12:10 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 7:32 AM | 1:37 PM | 4:55 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:43 AM | 8:45 AM | 12:43 PM | 2:24 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:36 PM |
Merelbeke is located 45 km west of Brussels, so Dhuhr in Merelbeke comes about 2 minutes later than in Brussels. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Merelbeke.
Qibla in Merelbeke and distance to Makkah
In Merelbeke you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 122.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,533 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Merelbeke 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.
Ramadan timetable for Merelbeke
Ramadan in Merelbeke: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:09 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:48 PM, roughly 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).
Where Merelbeke is located
Merelbeke is located at 50.9945° N, 3.7462° E, in Flemish Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Oudenaarde, 19 km away. Nearby places include Ghent (7 km), Destelbergen (8 km), and Wetteren (10 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Merelbeke
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 16,684
- Coordinates
- 50.99447, 3.74621
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 122.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,533 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Merelbeke
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Merelbeke takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:53 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:09 PM for the majority, 7:23 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Merelbeke, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Merelbeke
When is Maghrib in Merelbeke?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:40 PM on 21 December and 10:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Merelbeke?
The Qibla in Merelbeke is 122.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,533 km away.
When is Fajr in Merelbeke?
Fajr in Merelbeke depends on the season: about 3:16 AM on 21 June and about 6:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Merelbeke differ from Brussels?
Yes. Merelbeke is 45 km from Brussels, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Merelbeke comes about 2 minutes later than in Brussels.
Which calculation method is used for Merelbeke?
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.