IT IS ASR TIME NOW IN HOUSTON
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Asr Prayer Time Today in Houston, United States

16:54
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fajr 04:48 dhuhr 13:18 asr 16:54 maghrib 20:12 isha 21:42 Monthly Full Table

Asr Timing in Houston

For today, May 24, 2026, the Asr prayer in Houston starts at 16:54. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 16:54, 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 29.76ยฐ latitude, Houston experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Asr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Houston results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Houston spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:30, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 01:56.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Houston:

Islamic Midnight

00:30

Last Third

01:56

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Houston typically start congregation 10โ€“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 Houston Mosques

Live Data

Find a place for Asr congregation in Houston.

7-Day Asr Schedule

May 24, 2026
7 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:54
May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:54
May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:54
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:54
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:54
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:54
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:54
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 45ยฐ

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Asr Prayer in Houston โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Asr today in Houston?
Asr in Houston, United States begins today (Sunday, May 24, 2026) at 16:54 local time (America/Chicago) and continues until Maghrib at 20:12.
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 โ€” typically 30โ€“60 minutes later. The figure shown (16:54) follows the calculation method configured for this page.
When does the Asr window end?
Asr ends at sunset (Maghrib). The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ said: "Whoever catches one rakat of Asr before sunset has caught Asr" (Bukhari). In Houston today, that gives a window from 16:54 to 20:12.
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 Houston compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Asr in Houston was at 16:54 local time โ€” identical to today's 16:54. 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 ๏ทบ.
What direction is the Qibla from Houston for Asr?
From Houston, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 45ยฐ measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day โ€” 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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