Dhuhr Prayer Time Today in Merelbeke, Belgium
⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Merelbeke due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Dhuhr Timing in Merelbeke
For today, Saturday, March 21, the Dhuhr prayer in Merelbeke starts at 12:52. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 12:52, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.
Dhuhr is the midday prayer, observed after the sun has passed its highest point in the sky. It provides a spiritual pause during the middle of the day in Merelbeke.
Because Merelbeke is located at a high latitude of 50.99° N, it encounters the 'Persistent Twilight' phenomenon during the summer. At this latitude, the sun does not descend far enough (18 degrees) below the horizon. Consequently, Dhuhr is calculated using the 'Nearest Latitude' or 'One-Seventh' rule. During the month of March, the solar path in Merelbeke results in a shifting schedule. The Dhuhr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Merelbeke spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:53, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:31.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Merelbeke:
Islamic Midnight
23:53Last Third
01:31Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Merelbeke typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.
Intention (Niyyah)
"I intend to pray the Fard of Dhuhr for the sake of Allah."
Rakat Breakdown
Spiritual Gem
"Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith."
Nearby Merelbeke Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Dhuhr congregation in Merelbeke.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah