Prayer times in Gent on Thursday, November 12, 2026 in detail
Prayer times in Gent begin with Fajr at 06:01, which is also when the fast begins (imsak) for those fasting, followed by sunrise at 07:56. Midday prayer Dhuhr takes place at 12:30, followed by Asr in the afternoon at 14:37. Maghrib arrives at sunset at 17:02, which is the time to break the fast (iftar), and the day concludes with Isha prayer at 18:50.
Comparing today's schedule with yesterday, Fajr is 1 minute later than yesterday and Maghrib is 1 minute earlier than yesterday.
Daylight, Night & Tahajjud Times in Gent
Today in Gent, daylight lasts 9 hours and 6 minutes from sunrise to Maghrib, while the night spans 13 hours and 1 minutes until tomorrow's Fajr. The Islamic midnight, marking the end of the preferred window for Isha prayer, occurs at 23:32. The blessed last third of the night, recommended for Qiyam al-Layl and Tahajjud prayers, begins at 01:42.
Prayer Time Variations in Gent for November
During November in Gent, Fajr ranges from 05:45 (day 1) to 06:25 (day 30), while Maghrib varies between 16:42 (day 30) and 17:19 (day 1). These daily shifts reflect the seasonal progression of daylight across the month.
Qibla direction
From Gent, the Qibla direction is 122.9° from true north (east-southeast), and the distance to the Kaaba in Mecca is 4,538 km.
Calculation method
Muslim World League
The prayer times shown are calculated according to Muslim World League: Fajr is determined when the sun is 18° below the horizon, Isha at 17° below the horizon, and Asr is calculated using the standard rule (when an object's shadow equals its height plus noon shadow). Local mosques may introduce slight precautionary adjustments of a few minutes, so small discrepancies with your local timetable are normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Fajr prayer in Gent today?
Fajr prayer in Gent begins at 06:01 today. This also marks the start of the fast (imsak) for fasting Muslims.
When is Maghrib and iftar time in Gent today?
Maghrib begins at sunset at 17:02 in Gent. This is also the exact time for iftar to break the fast.
What time is Isha prayer in Gent tonight?
Isha prayer in Gent begins at 18:50 tonight. The preferred time for Isha continues until Islamic midnight at 23:32.
What is the Qibla direction from Gent?
The Qibla direction from Gent is 122.9° from true north, oriented towards east-southeast. The distance to the Kaaba in Mecca is 4,538 km.
How are prayer times calculated in Gent?
Times are calculated according to Muslim World League, with Fajr set at 18° and Isha at 17°. Asr uses the standard shadow rule.