IT IS ASR TIME NOW IN LANCASTER
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Asr Prayer Time Today in Lancaster, United States

16:37
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fajr 03:51 dhuhr 12:51 asr 16:37 maghrib 20:03 isha 21:33 Monthly Full Table

Asr Timing in Lancaster

For today, Jun 6, 2026, the Asr prayer in Lancaster starts at 16:37. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 16:38, 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 34.7ยฐ latitude, Lancaster experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Asr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of June, the solar path in Lancaster results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Lancaster spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:56, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 01:14.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Lancaster:

Islamic Midnight

23:56

Last Third

01:14

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Lancaster 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 Lancaster Mosques

Live Data

Find a place for Asr congregation in Lancaster.

7-Day Asr Schedule

Jun 6, 2026
20 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:37
Jun 7, 2026
21 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:38
Jun 8, 2026
22 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:38
Jun 9, 2026
23 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:38
Jun 10, 2026
24 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:38
Jun 11, 2026
25 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:39
Jun 12, 2026
26 Dhu al-Hijjah
16:39
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 24ยฐ

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Asr Prayer in Lancaster โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Asr today in Lancaster?
Asr in Lancaster, United States begins today (Saturday, June 06, 2026) at 16:37 local time (America/Los_Angeles) and continues until Maghrib at 20:03.
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 (16:37) 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 Lancaster today, that gives a window from 16:37 to 20:03.
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 Lancaster compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Asr in Lancaster was at 16:38 local time. Today it is at 16:37, which is 1 minutes earlier. This year-over-year drift reflects the gradual shift of the solar year and is the reason prayer times are recomputed astronomically every day rather than read from a static table.
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 Lancaster for Asr?
From Lancaster, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 24ยฐ 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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