Asr Prayer Time Today in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany
⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Osterholz-Scharmbeck due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Asr Timing in Osterholz-Scharmbeck
For today, Sunday, April 19, the Asr prayer in Osterholz-Scharmbeck starts at 17:16. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:17, 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 Osterholz-Scharmbeck is located at a high latitude of 53.23° 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 Osterholz-Scharmbeck results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Osterholz-Scharmbeck spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:08, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:21.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Osterholz-Scharmbeck:
Islamic Midnight
00:08Last Third
01:21Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Osterholz-Scharmbeck 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 Osterholz-Scharmbeck Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Asr congregation in Osterholz-Scharmbeck.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah