Asr Prayer Time Today in Shar’ya, Russia

⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment

Special calculation rules are applied for Shar’ya due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.

Asr Timing in Shar’ya

For today, Saturday, April 18, the Asr prayer in Shar’ya starts at 15:49. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 15:51, 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 Shar’ya is located at a high latitude of 58.37° 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 Shar’ya results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Shar’ya spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 22:18, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 23:19.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Shar’ya:

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