Asr Prayer Time Today in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Merthyr Tydfil due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Asr Timing in Merthyr Tydfil
For today, Wednesday, April 08, the Asr prayer in Merthyr Tydfil starts at 16:55. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 16:56, 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 Merthyr Tydfil is located at a high latitude of 51.75° 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 Merthyr Tydfil results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Merthyr Tydfil spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:10, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:34.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Merthyr Tydfil:
Islamic Midnight
00:10Last Third
01:34Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil Mosques
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Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah