Asr Prayer Time Today in Bedford, United Kingdom

⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment

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

Asr Timing in Bedford

For today, May 26, 2026, the Asr prayer in Bedford starts at 17:17. 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 Bedford is located at a high latitude of 52.13° 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 Bedford results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Bedford spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:01, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 23:40.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Bedford:

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