Prayer Times in Merksem Today – Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib & Isha

What are the prayer times in Merksem today?

Today in Merksem: Fajr 4:32 AM, sunrise 6:43 AM, Dhuhr 1:45 PM, Asr 5:36 PM, Maghrib 8:46 PM and Isha 10:48 PM. All times are for Merksem's own coordinates in the Europe/Brussels timezone, calculated by the Muslim World League method.

What time is Fajr in Merksem today?

Fajr begins at 4:32 AM in Merksem today and ends at sunrise, 6:43 AM. During Ramadan, sehri ends at 4:29 AM — a few minutes before Fajr, as printed calendars have it.

What time is Dhuhr in Merksem today?

Dhuhr begins at 1:45 PM in Merksem today, once the sun has passed its highest point, and lasts until Asr at 5:36 PM.

What time is Asr in Merksem today?

Asr begins at 5:36 PM in Merksem today and lasts until Maghrib at 8:46 PM. This page uses the Standard (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali) position; the other reckoning gives a different time — see the question below.

What time is Maghrib in Merksem today?

Maghrib begins at 8:46 PM in Merksem today, at sunset, and lasts until Isha at 10:48 PM. In Ramadan this is also when the fast is broken.

What time is Isha in Merksem today?

Isha begins at 10:48 PM in Merksem today. Islamic midnight falls at 1:45 AM, and the preferred time for Isha ends there.

What time is Tahajjud in Merksem tonight?

The last third of the night in Merksem begins at 1:58 AM tonight and runs until Fajr at 4:32 AM, which is the most virtuous time for Tahajjud. Islamic midnight is 1:45 AM.

When does sehri end and iftar begin in Merksem?

Sehri ends at 4:29 AM in Merksem and iftar is at 8:46 PM. Sehri ends when Fajr begins; the time shown subtracts a few minutes as a precaution, which is the common practice in printed Ramadan calendars.

Which times is prayer forbidden in Merksem?

Voluntary prayer is withheld during three short windows in Merksem today: While the sun rises (6:43 AM – 6:58 AM); When the sun is at its highest (1:35 PM – 1:45 PM); While the sun sets (8:31 PM – 8:46 PM). Obligatory prayers being made up are a separate question — ask a scholar.

What is the difference between the Shafi‘i and Hanafi Asr times in Merksem?

In Merksem today, Asr begins at 5:36 PM by the standard position (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali) and at 6:36 PM by the Hanafi position. The standard position starts Asr when an object's shadow equals its own length; the Hanafi position waits until twice its length. Both are transmitted positions, and the gap between them changes with the season and the latitude.

Which calculation method is used for Merksem?

These times use the Muslim World League method with the Standard (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali) position for Asr. The method sets the sun-depression angles for Fajr and Isha; different methods can differ by several minutes, which is why the one in use is named on the page rather than left implicit.

How accurate are the prayer times for Merksem?

They are computed astronomically from Merksem's coordinates and the Europe/Brussels timezone, and are typically within a minute or two of a local mosque timetable. Where they differ, your mosque is the one to follow — it may apply a local precaution this calculation does not.

Which direction is the Qibla from Merksem?

The Qibla from Merksem is 124° measured clockwise from true north, which is towards the south-east. Compass apps show magnetic north, which differs from true north by a few degrees in most places.