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Prayer times in Zolder
This page shows today’s salah times in Zolder, 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.
Today’s prayer times in Zolder
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Zolder prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zolder by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zolder on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:10 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 33 min, compared with only 7 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:30 PM and 12:04 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:37 PM and 1:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zolder and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:10 AM | 5:24 AM | 1:41 PM | 6:02 PM | 9:57 PM | 12:04 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:31 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:35 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:37 AM | 8:39 AM | 12:37 PM | 2:18 PM | 4:34 PM | 6:30 PM |
Compared with Brussels, Dhuhr in Zolder comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Brussels, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zolder is 70 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Zolder and distance to Makkah
In Zolder you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 124.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,444 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Zolder 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zolder
Fasting in Zolder, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:42 PM and imsak at 6:02 AM on the first day, 11 h 30 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:33 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Belgium.
About Zolder
Zolder lies at 51.0246° N, 5.3098° E, in Flemish Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Heist-op-den-Berg, 41 km away. Close by you will find Heusden (2 km), Houthalen (5 km), and Koersel (5 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zolder
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Flemish Region, Belgium
- Population
- 17,289
- Coordinates
- 51.02455, 5.30983
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 124.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,444 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zolder
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zolder comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:17 PM instead of 6:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:46 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zolder and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zolder
What is the Qibla direction in Zolder?
The Qibla in Zolder is 124.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,444 km away.
How long is the fast in Zolder 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.
When is Fajr in Zolder?
Fajr in Zolder depends on the season: about 3:10 AM on 21 June and about 6:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Zolder differ from Brussels?
Yes. Zolder is 70 km from Brussels, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Zolder comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Brussels.
When is Maghrib in Zolder?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:34 PM on 21 December and 9:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.