Online Quran Classes in Europe: Time Zones and Lesson Times

Families anywhere in Europe can take live one-to-one Quran lessons with Online Quran College from home. The key to a steady timetable is agreeing every lesson in your own local time, because Europe has several time zones and most countries change their clocks twice a year.

This guide covers Europe's main time zones, the 2027 clock-change dates, example lesson times, which course to start with, fees and how to request a free trial.

Which time zone is my country in?

• Greenwich Mean Time / Western European Time (UTC+0, summer UTC+1): United Kingdom, Ireland and mainland Portugal.
• Central European Time (UTC+1, summer UTC+2): Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, mainland Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland and their neighbours.
• Eastern European Time (UTC+2, summer UTC+3): Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus and Ukraine.
• No clock change: Iceland stays on UTC+0 and Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.

When do the clocks change in 2027?

• Clocks go forward one hour on Sunday 28 March 2027.
• Clocks go back one hour on Sunday 31 October 2027.

The UK and EU countries change their clocks at the same moment. North America, Australia and New Zealand change on different dates, so check the date if relatives in another country join the same lessons.

What do lesson times look like from Europe?

Our time planner compares your local time with Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5), which never changes. For a 5:00 pm after-school lesson:

• London: 10:00 pm in Pakistan in winter (GMT) and 9:00 pm in summer (BST).
• Berlin or Paris: 9:00 pm in Pakistan in winter (CET) and 8:00 pm in summer (CEST).
• Athens or Helsinki: 8:00 pm in Pakistan in winter (EET). In summer (EEST) a 5:00 pm lesson is 7:00 pm in Pakistan, before evening classes begin, so choose 6:00 pm or later.

Share two or three possible lesson windows in your enquiry, and the coordinator will confirm which teacher is available.

Which course should we start with?

• Noorani Qaida: for children from about 4½ years old and for adults learning the Arabic letters.
• Quran Reading with Tajweed (Nazara): for learners who can read slowly and want fluent, correct recitation.
• Hifz ul Quran: for learners who already read the Quran and want to memorise it.
• Arabic Language and Quran Translation & Tafseer: for learners who want to understand what they read.

Adults starting or returning to study can read our guide to Quran classes for adults. If you would prefer a female teacher, choose that on the trial form; see learning with a female teacher.

How much do lessons cost?

Fees are published in US dollars, and the fees page can also show approximate amounts in pounds sterling. Monthly packages range from US$30 to US$50 for two to four live 30-minute classes a week, and the Leisure and Weekend plans cost US$35 and US$40. Each additional child from the same household receives 15% off their monthly fee. The coordinator confirms your final fee and the currency you pay in, including euros, before you enrol.

How do we request a free trial?

The 3-day free trial is available on every plan except the Weekend plan, and no card is needed.

1. Open the free-trial form and choose your country.
2. Choose the learner's age group, and add the course and teacher preference if you know them.
3. A coordinator contacts you by WhatsApp or email to agree the course, teacher and lesson time in your local time.

Families in the UK can also read our UK lesson guide.