Asr Prayer Time Today in Forfar, United Kingdom
⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Forfar due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Asr Timing in Forfar
For today, Wednesday, June 03, the Asr prayer in Forfar starts at 17:40. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:40, 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 Forfar is located at a high latitude of 56.64° 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 Forfar results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Forfar spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 07:01, while the 'Last Third' of the night-the ideal time for Tahajjud-starts at 10:05.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Forfar:
Islamic Midnight
07:01Last Third
10:05Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Forfar 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 Forfar Mosques
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Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
Qibla Direction
🕋 120°Frequently Asked Questions about Asr in Forfar
What time is Asr in Forfar today?
Asr in Forfar today is at 17:40 local time.
What time is Asr in Forfar tomorrow?
Asr in Forfar tomorrow is at 17:40 local time.
What is the Asr prayer?
What is today's Hijri date in Forfar?
Today's Hijri (Islamic) date for Forfar is 17 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447.