Asr Prayer Time Today in Portsmouth, United Kingdom

⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment

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

Asr Timing in Portsmouth

For today, Aug 20, 2026, the Asr prayer in Portsmouth starts at 17:02. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:01, marking a difference of 1 minute 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.

Because Portsmouth is located at a high latitude of 50.8° 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 August, the solar path in Portsmouth results in a shifting schedule. The Asr window is moving 1 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Portsmouth spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:59, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:14.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Portsmouth:

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