Asr Prayer Time Today in Derry, United Kingdom
โ ๏ธ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Derry due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Asr Timing in Derry
For today, Monday, April 06, the Asr prayer in Derry starts at 17:08. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:09, 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 Derry is located at a high latitude of 55ยฐ 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 April, the solar path in Derry results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Derry spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:19, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโthe ideal time for Tahajjudโstarts at 01:41.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Derry:
Islamic Midnight
00:19Last Third
01:41Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Derry typically start congregation 10โ15 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 Derry Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Asr congregation in Derry.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah