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Prayer times in Mortsel
This page shows today’s salah times in Mortsel, Flemish Region, worked out 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.
Today’s prayer times in Mortsel
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mortsel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mortsel by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mortsel on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 35 min, against only 7 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 12:07 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 1:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mortsel and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:27 AM | 1:44 PM | 6:06 PM | 10:01 PM | 12:07 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:37 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:35 PM | 4:52 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:40 AM | 8:43 AM | 12:40 PM | 2:21 PM | 4:37 PM | 6:33 PM |
Compared with Brussels, Dhuhr in Mortsel practically coincides with Brussels, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Mortsel is 36 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Mortsel
Qibla direction for Mortsel: 123.9° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,503 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mortsel is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mortsel
For those fasting in Mortsel, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:45 PM and imsak at 6:06 AM on the first day, 11 h 29 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:36 PM for a fast of 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Belgium.
Where Mortsel is located
Mortsel is located at 51.1670° N, 4.4513° E, in Flemish Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Sint-Niklaas, 21 km away. Close by you will find Edegem (1 km), Berchem (3 km), and Kontich (4 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mortsel
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 24,525
- Coordinates
- 51.16697, 4.45127
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,503 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mortsel
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mortsel takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:50 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:06 PM for the majority, 7:21 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 Mortsel (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mortsel
Do prayer times in Mortsel differ from Brussels?
Yes. Mortsel is 36 km from Brussels, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Mortsel practically coincides with Brussels.
Which calculation method is used for Mortsel?
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.
How long is the fast in Mortsel during Ramadan?
About 11 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Mortsel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:37 PM on 21 December and 10:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Mortsel?
The Qibla in Mortsel is 123.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,503 km away.