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Prayer times in Zele
Looking for the prayer times in Zele? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Zele, Flemish Region. Every figure is computed for 51.0657° N, 4.0403° E, so the times reflect Zele itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Zele today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zele
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zele by season
Prayer times in Zele change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:15 AM and Maghrib at 10:02 PM, for a day of 16 h 34 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:42 AM and Maghrib to 4:39 PM, and the day lasts only 7 h 54 min. That is a difference of 8 h 39 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 5:29 AM | 1:46 PM | 6:08 PM | 10:02 PM | 12:09 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:38 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 7:41 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 8:45 AM | 12:42 PM | 2:23 PM | 4:39 PM | 6:35 PM |
Compared with Brussels, Dhuhr in Zele comes about 1 minute later than in Brussels, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Zele is 32 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Zele
Qibla from Zele: 123.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,520 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Zele remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Zele during Ramadan
For those fasting in Zele, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:47 PM and imsak at 6:07 AM on the first day, 11 h 29 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:38 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.
About Zele
The coordinates of Zele are 51.0657° N and 4.0403° E. The nearest cities on our site are Lokeren (5 km), Dendermonde (6 km), and Hamme (8 km). Dendermonde, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Flemish Region.
- Name
- Zele
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 20,236
- Coordinates
- 51.06566, 4.04030
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,520 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zele
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zele takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:51 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:08 PM for the majority, 7:22 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Zele, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Zele
- Lokeren5 km · north-west
- Dendermonde6 km · south-east
- Hamme8 km · north-east
- Lebbeke9 km · south-east
- Lede12 km · south
- Wetteren13 km · south-west
- Sint-Niklaas13 km · north-east
- Temse14 km · north-east
Prayer times in Zele: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Zele?
The Qibla in Zele is 123.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,520 km away.
How long is the fast in Zele 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.
When is Maghrib in Zele?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:39 PM on 21 December and 10:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Zele?
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.
When is Fajr in Zele?
Fajr in Zele changes with the seasons: about 3:15 AM on 21 June and about 6:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.