IT IS ASR TIME NOW IN BESANÇON
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Asr Prayer Time Today in Besançon, France

17:42
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fajr 03:08 dhuhr 13:32 asr 17:42 maghrib 21:16 isha 22:46 Monthly Full Table

Asr Timing in Besançon

For today, May 25, 2026, the Asr prayer in Besançon starts at 17:42. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:42, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier 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.

Positioned at 47.25° latitude, Besançon experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Asr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Besançon results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Besançon spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:11, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:09.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Besançon:

Islamic Midnight

00:11

Last Third

01:09

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Besançon 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

Sunnah 4
Fard 4

Spiritual Gem

"Guard strictly your prayers, especially the Middle Prayer (Asr). (Quran 2:238)"

Nearby Besançon Mosques

Live Data

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7-Day Asr Schedule

May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
17:42
May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
17:42
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
17:43
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
17:43
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
17:44
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
17:44
May 31, 2026
14 Dhu al-Hijjah
17:44
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 122°

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Asr Prayer in Besançon — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Asr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Besançon.

What time is Asr today in Besançon?
Asr in Besançon, France begins today (Monday, May 25, 2026) at 17:42 local time (Europe/Paris) and continues until Maghrib at 21:16.
What is the difference between Hanafi Asr and Shafi'i Asr time?
The Shafi'i (and majority) school sets Asr when the shadow of an object equals the object's own length plus the noon shadow. The Hanafi school sets Asr when the shadow equals twice the object's length plus the noon shadow — typically 30–60 minutes later. The figure shown (17:42) follows the calculation method configured for this page.
When does the Asr window end?
Asr ends at sunset (Maghrib). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever catches one rakat of Asr before sunset has caught Asr" (Bukhari). In Besançon today, that gives a window from 17:42 to 21:16.
Why is Asr particularly emphasized in the Qur'an?
Surah Al-Baqarah 2:238 says: "Guard strictly your prayers, especially the middle prayer." Many scholars identify this verse as referring to Asr, which falls in the middle of the working day when distractions are highest and missing the prayer is easiest.
How does today's Asr time in Besançon compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Asr in Besançon was at 17:42 local time — identical to today's 17:42. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
How many rakat is Asr prayer?
Asr prayer consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Fard (8 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Besançon for Asr?
From Besançon, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 122° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Asr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Asr?
Guard strictly your prayers, especially the Middle Prayer (Asr). (Quran 2:238)
Can I delay Asr to combine with Maghrib?
No. Asr and Maghrib are not among the prayers classical jurisprudence allows to be combined. Dhuhr/Asr and Maghrib/Isha can be combined under specific conditions, but Asr must always be completed before sunset.

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