Asr Prayer Time Today in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany

⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment

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

Asr Timing in Hohenstein-Ernstthal

For today, Friday, March 20, the Asr prayer in Hohenstein-Ernstthal starts at 15:34. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 15:35, 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 Hohenstein-Ernstthal is located at a high latitude of 50.8° 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 March, the solar path in Hohenstein-Ernstthal results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Hohenstein-Ernstthal spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:17, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 00:57.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Hohenstein-Ernstthal:

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