Asr Prayer Time Today in Den Helder, Netherlands

⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment

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

Asr Timing in Den Helder

For today, Wednesday, May 20, the Asr prayer in Den Helder starts at 17:54. 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 Den Helder is located at a high latitude of 52.96° 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 Den Helder results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Den Helder 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 Den Helder:

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