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Prayer times in Riemst
This page shows today’s prayer times in Riemst, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Belgium.
Salah times in Riemst today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Riemst
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Riemst
It is useful to know how prayer times in Riemst move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:09 AM on 21 June and 6:35 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 26 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:34 PM and 9:55 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 31 min around the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 57 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:09 AM | 5:24 AM | 1:39 PM | 6:01 PM | 9:55 PM | 12:02 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 7:25 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:34 PM | 9:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:35 AM | 8:37 AM | 12:36 PM | 2:18 PM | 4:34 PM | 6:29 PM |
Compared with Brussels, Dhuhr in Riemst comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Brussels, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Riemst is 88 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Riemst and distance to Makkah
In Riemst you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 124.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,414 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Riemst 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 Riemst
Fasting in Riemst, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 6:01 AM on the first day, 11 h 30 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:32 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.
Riemst on the map
The coordinates of Riemst are 50.8100° N and 5.6013° E. The closest places on our site are Bilzen (9 km), Lanaken (10 km), and Tongeren (10 km). Namur, the nearest administrative centre, is 64 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Flemish Region.
- Name
- Riemst
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 15,809
- Coordinates
- 50.80995, 5.60131
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 124.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,414 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Riemst
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Riemst comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:15 PM instead of 6:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:45 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Riemst, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Riemst
What is the Qibla direction in Riemst?
The Qibla in Riemst is 124.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,414 km away.
What time is Fajr in Riemst?
Fajr in Riemst depends on the season: 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.
How long is the fast in Riemst 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.
Which calculation method is used for Riemst?
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.
Do prayer times in Riemst differ from Brussels?
Yes. Riemst is 88 km from Brussels, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Riemst comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Brussels.