Asr Prayer Time Today in Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Newton Aycliffe due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Asr Timing in Newton Aycliffe
For today, Thursday, May 21, the Asr prayer in Newton Aycliffe starts at 17:23. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:23, 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 Newton Aycliffe is located at a high latitude of 54.62° 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 May, the solar path in Newton Aycliffe results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Newton Aycliffe spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 06:40, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 09:49.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Newton Aycliffe:
Islamic Midnight
06:40Last Third
09:49Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Newton Aycliffe 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 Newton Aycliffe Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Asr congregation in Newton Aycliffe.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah