IT IS ASR TIME NOW IN LEIDEN
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Asr Prayer Time Today in Leiden, Netherlands

17:55
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Special calculation rules are applied for Leiden due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.

Asr Timing in Leiden

For today, May 23, 2026, the Asr prayer in Leiden starts at 17:55. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:56, 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 Leiden is located at a high latitude of 52.16ยฐ 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 Leiden results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Leiden spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:39, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 00:19.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Leiden:

Islamic Midnight

23:39

Last Third

00:19

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Leiden 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 Leiden Mosques

Live Data

Find a place for Asr congregation in Leiden.

Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 125ยฐ

Asr Prayer in Leiden โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Asr today in Leiden?
Asr in Leiden, Netherlands begins today (Saturday, May 23, 2026) at 17:55 local time (Europe/Amsterdam) and continues until Maghrib at 21:40.
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 (17:55) 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 Leiden today, that gives a window from 17:55 to 21:40.
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 Leiden compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Asr in Leiden was at 17:56 local time. Today it is at 17:55, 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 Leiden for Asr?
From Leiden, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 125ยฐ 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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