Asr Prayer Time Today in Helsinki, Finland
⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Helsinki due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Asr Timing in Helsinki
For today, Saturday, June 06, the Asr prayer in Helsinki starts at 17:58. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:58, 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 Helsinki is located at a high latitude of 60.17° 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 Helsinki results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Helsinki spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 07:28, while the 'Last Third' of the night-the ideal time for Tahajjud-starts at 10:25.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Helsinki:
Islamic Midnight
07:28Last Third
10:25Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Helsinki 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 Helsinki Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Asr congregation in Helsinki.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
Qibla Direction
🕋 158°Frequently Asked Questions about Asr in Helsinki
What time is Asr in Helsinki today?
Asr in Helsinki today is at 17:58 local time.
What time is Asr in Helsinki tomorrow?
Asr in Helsinki tomorrow is at 17:58 local time.
What is the Asr prayer?
What is today's Hijri date in Helsinki?
Today's Hijri (Islamic) date for Helsinki is 20 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447.