Asr Prayer Time Today in Alta, Norway

⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment

Special calculation rules are applied for Alta due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.

Asr Timing in Alta

For today, Tuesday, June 02, the Asr prayer in Alta starts at 17:30. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:31, marking a difference of 1 minute later due to the solar cycle.

Asr is the afternoon prayer. The timing is based on the length of shadows, marking a vital checkpoint between midday and sunset.

Because Alta is located at a high latitude of 69.97° 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, Asr is calculated using the 'Nearest Latitude' or 'One-Seventh' rule. During the month of June, the solar path in Alta results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Alta spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 03:26, while the 'Last Third' of the night-the ideal time for Tahajjud-starts at 07:26.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Alta:

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