IT IS ASR TIME NOW IN KING WILLIAM’S TOWN
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Asr Prayer Time Today in King William’s Town, South Africa

14:52
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fajr 05:38 dhuhr 12:09 asr 14:52 maghrib 17:10 isha 18:40 Monthly Full Table

Asr Timing in King William’s Town

For today, Jun 10, 2026, the Asr prayer in King William’s Town starts at 14:52. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 14:52, 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 32.88° latitude, King William’s Town experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Asr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of June, the solar path in King William’s Town results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in King William’s Town spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:24, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:29.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in King William’s Town:

Islamic Midnight

23:24

Last Third

01:29

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in King William’s Town 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 King William’s Town Mosques

Live Data

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7-Day Asr Schedule

Jun 10, 2026
24 Dhu al-Hijjah
14:52
Jun 11, 2026
25 Dhu al-Hijjah
14:52
Jun 12, 2026
26 Dhu al-Hijjah
14:52
Jun 13, 2026
27 Dhu al-Hijjah
14:52
Jun 14, 2026
28 Dhu al-Hijjah
14:52
Jun 15, 2026
29 Dhu al-Hijjah
14:52
Jun 16, 2026
1 Muharram
14:52
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 14°

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Asr Prayer in King William’s Town — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Asr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in King William’s Town.

What time is Asr today in King William’s Town?
Asr in King William’s Town, South Africa begins today (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) at 14:52 local time (Africa/Johannesburg) and continues until Maghrib at 17:10.
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 (14:52) 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 King William’s Town today, that gives a window from 14:52 to 17:10.
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 King William’s Town compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Asr in King William’s Town was at 14:52 local time — identical to today's 14:52. 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 King William’s Town for Asr?
From King William’s Town, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 14° 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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