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Prayer times in Louvain-la-Neuve
This page shows today’s salah times in Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Region, calculated 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.
Adhan times in Louvain-la-Neuve today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Louvain-la-Neuve
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Louvain-la-Neuve change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Louvain-la-Neuve on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 29 min, compared with only 7 h 58 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 12:06 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 1:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Louvain-la-Neuve 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 | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:29 AM | 1:43 PM | 6:04 PM | 9:58 PM | 12:06 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:37 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:39 AM | 8:40 AM | 12:39 PM | 2:22 PM | 4:39 PM | 6:34 PM |
Compared with Brussels, Dhuhr in Louvain-la-Neuve is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Brussels, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Louvain-la-Neuve is 28 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Louvain-la-Neuve
From Louvain-la-Neuve you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 123.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,462 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Louvain-la-Neuve 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.
Fasting hours in Louvain-la-Neuve during Ramadan
For those fasting in Louvain-la-Neuve, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:46 PM and imsak at 6:05 AM on the first day, 11 h 31 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:36 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 Louvain-la-Neuve
Louvain-la-Neuve is located at 50.6683° N, 4.6144° E, in Walloon Region, in Belgium. The nearest administrative centre is Brussels, 28 km away. Nearby places include Wavre (6 km), Rixensart (8 km), and Overijse (13 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Louvain-la-Neuve
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Walloon Region, Belgium
- Population
- 29,521
- Coordinates
- 50.66829, 4.61443
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,462 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Louvain-la-Neuve
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Louvain-la-Neuve comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:19 PM instead of 6:04 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:49 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Louvain-la-Neuve and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Louvain-la-Neuve
- Wavre6 km · north
- Rixensart8 km · north-west
- Overijse13 km · north-west
- Gembloux13 km · south-east
- Waterloo16 km · west
- Braine-l'Alleud17 km · west
- Tervuren19 km · north
- Sint-Genesius-Rode20 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Louvain-la-Neuve
What is the Qibla direction in Louvain-la-Neuve?
The Qibla in Louvain-la-Neuve is 123.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,462 km away.
Do prayer times in Louvain-la-Neuve differ from Brussels?
Yes. Louvain-la-Neuve is 28 km from Brussels, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Louvain-la-Neuve is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Brussels.
When is Fajr in Louvain-la-Neuve?
Fajr in Louvain-la-Neuve depends on the season: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Louvain-la-Neuve?
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.
How long is the fast in Louvain-la-Neuve during Ramadan?
About 11 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.