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Prayer times in Dour
This page shows today’s prayer times in Dour, Walloon 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Belgium.
Salah times in Dour today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Dour
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Dour
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dour on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:17 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 26 min, against only 8 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:37 PM and 12:08 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:43 PM and 1:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dour and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:17 AM | 5:33 AM | 1:47 PM | 6:07 PM | 10:00 PM | 12:08 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:41 AM | 7:32 AM | 1:37 PM | 4:56 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 8:42 AM | 12:43 PM | 2:27 PM | 4:43 PM | 6:37 PM |
Dour is located 65 km south-west of Brussels, so Dhuhr in Dour is called about 2 minutes later than in Brussels. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Dour.
Finding the Qibla from Dour
The Qibla in Dour is at 122.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,495 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 122.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dour
Ramadan in Dour: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:08 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:50 PM, roughly 11 h 31 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 15 min, longer by 104 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Dour on the map
Dour is located at 50.3958° N, 3.7779° E, in Walloon Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Tournai, 36 km away. Nearby places include Boussu (4 km), Colfontaine (6 km), and Saint-Ghislain (7 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
- Dour
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Walloon Region, Belgium
- Population
- 16,861
- Coordinates
- 50.39583, 3.77792
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 122.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,495 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dour
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Dour comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:22 PM instead of 6:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:52 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 keep your prayers on time in Dour and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Dour
- Boussu4 km · north
- Colfontaine6 km · east
- Saint-Ghislain7 km · north-east
- Quaregnon8 km · north-east
- Frameries8 km · east
- Mons14 km · north-east
- Péruwelz18 km · north-west
- Ath26 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dour
How long is the fast in Dour during Ramadan?
About 11 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Dour differ from Brussels?
Yes. Dour is 65 km from Brussels, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Dour comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Brussels.
What is the Qibla direction in Dour?
The Qibla in Dour is 122.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,495 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dour?
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 time is Fajr in Dour?
Fajr in Dour depends on the season: about 3:17 AM on 21 June and about 6:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.