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Prayer times in Ostend
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ostend, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Belgium.
Today’s prayer times in Ostend
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ostend
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ostend by season
Prayer times in Ostend change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:19 AM and Maghrib at 10:08 PM, for a day of 16 h 35 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:46 AM and Maghrib to 4:43 PM, and the day is just 7 h 53 min. The difference 8 h 42 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:19 AM | 5:32 AM | 1:50 PM | 6:12 PM | 10:08 PM | 12:14 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 7:35 AM | 1:41 PM | 4:58 PM | 7:45 PM | 9:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:46 AM | 8:50 AM | 12:46 PM | 2:27 PM | 4:43 PM | 6:39 PM |
Ostend lies 107 km north-west of Brussels, so Dhuhr in Ostend comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Brussels. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ostend.
Finding the Qibla from Ostend
The Qibla in Ostend is at 122.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,595 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 122.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ostend
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ostend is around 6:12 AM and iftar at 5:51 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 29 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:16 AM and iftar to 6:42 PM, for a fast of 13 h 16 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Ostend
The coordinates of Ostend are 51.2155° N and 2.9270° E. The nearest cities on our site are Middelkerke (8 km), Zedelgem (17 km), and Blankenberge (18 km). Diksmuide, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Flemish Region.
- Name
- Ostend
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 69,011
- Coordinates
- 51.21551, 2.92700
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 122.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,595 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ostend
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ostend comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:27 PM instead of 6:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:56 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ostend and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Ostend
- Middelkerke8 km · south-west
- Zedelgem17 km · south-east
- Blankenberge18 km · north-east
- Torhout21 km · south-east
- Bruges21 km · east
- Diksmuide21 km · south
- Oostkamp22 km · east
- Koksijde23 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ostend
How long is the fast in Ostend during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Ostend differ from Brussels?
Yes. Ostend is 107 km from Brussels, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ostend is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Brussels.
Which calculation method is used for Ostend?
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 is the Qibla direction in Ostend?
The Qibla in Ostend is 122.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,595 km away.
When is Fajr in Ostend?
Fajr in Ostend changes with the seasons: about 3:19 AM on 21 June and about 6:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.