Asr Prayer Time Today in Berchem, Belgium
⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Berchem due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Asr Timing in Berchem
For today, Sunday, May 24, the Asr prayer in Berchem starts at 17:55. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:55, 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 Berchem is located at a high latitude of 51.19° 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 May, the solar path in Berchem results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Berchem spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 07:10, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 10:20.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Berchem:
Islamic Midnight
07:10Last Third
10:20Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Berchem typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.
Intention (Niyyah)
"I intend to pray the Fard of Asr for the sake of Allah."
Rakat Breakdown
Spiritual Gem
"Guard strictly your prayers, especially the Middle Prayer (Asr). (Quran 2:238)"
Nearby Berchem Mosques
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Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
Qibla Direction
🕋 124°Frequently Asked Questions about Asr in Berchem
What time is Asr in Berchem today?
Asr in Berchem today is at 17:55 local time.
What time is Asr in Berchem tomorrow?
Asr in Berchem tomorrow is at 17:55 local time.
What is the Asr prayer?
What is today's Hijri date in Berchem?
Today's Hijri (Islamic) date for Berchem is 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447.