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Prayer times in Zemst
This page shows today’s salah times in Zemst, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Belgium.
Today’s prayer times in Zemst
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zemst
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zemst
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zemst on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 33 min, against only 7 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 12:07 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 1:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zemst and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:28 AM | 1:44 PM | 6:06 PM | 10:00 PM | 12:07 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:37 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:35 PM | 4:52 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:40 AM | 8:43 AM | 12:40 PM | 2:21 PM | 4:38 PM | 6:34 PM |
Zemst lies 17 km north-east of Brussels, so Dhuhr in Zemst practically coincides with Brussels. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Zemst.
Qibla direction in Zemst
From Zemst you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 123.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,491 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Zemst and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Zemst
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Zemst is around 6:06 AM and iftar at 5:45 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 30 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:10 AM and iftar to 6:36 PM, for a fast of 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Zemst
Zemst is located at 50.9832° N, 4.4608° E, in Flemish Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Grimbergen, 8 km away. Close by you will find Mechelen (5 km), Vilvoorde (7 km), and Grimbergen (8 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zemst
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 21,096
- Coordinates
- 50.98318, 4.46079
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,491 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zemst
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zemst takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:50 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:06 PM for the majority, 7:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Zemst and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Zemst
- Mechelen5 km · north
- Vilvoorde7 km · south
- Grimbergen8 km · south-west
- Meise11 km · south-west
- Sint-Katelijne-Waver11 km · north-east
- Zaventem11 km · south
- Willebroek11 km · north-west
- Kortenberg12 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zemst
Do prayer times in Zemst differ from Brussels?
Yes. Zemst is 17 km from Brussels, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Zemst practically coincides with Brussels.
How long is the fast in Zemst during Ramadan?
About 11 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Zemst?
Fajr in Zemst changes with the seasons: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Zemst?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:38 PM on 21 December and 10:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Zemst?
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.