Asr Times Northampton | Today's Asr Prayer Time

Today's Asr time Northampton for Northamptonshire (Monday, April 20, 2026) begins at 4:54 PM (Shafi'i) and 5:48 PM (Hanafi). Asr is the third of the five daily salah, prayed in the afternoon between Dhuhr and Maghrib. Use this page to find accurate Asr prayer time Northampton today, plus calculation method, nearby mosques and Jamā'ah times.

Asr Northampton today depends on the school of thought you follow. The Shafi'i (and Maliki/Hanbali) calculation places Asr at 4:54 PM when an object's shadow equals its own length, while the Hanafi calculation places it later at 5:48 PM when the shadow becomes twice the object's length. Both are valid — choose the one followed by your local mosque.

Asr ends just before Maghrib time Northampton at 8:08 PM. Pray as early in the window as possible to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, who taught that the best prayer is the one offered at the start of its time.

Most mosques in Northampton — including Northampton Islamic Centre and Northampton Central Mosque — follow the Hanafi Asr calculation, which is standard across the UK. This means the iqamah for Asr is held later in the afternoon, typically between 5:45 PM and 6:30 PM in April.

If you follow the Shafi'i, Maliki or Hanbali madhhab, you may pray Asr from 4:54 PM onwards. The earlier Shafi'i time is also useful for those with work or travel commitments who cannot wait for the later Hanafi window.

Use the toggle on our calculator to switch between Hanafi and Shafi'i Asr time Northampton and align with your madhhab.

• Northampton Islamic Centre — 72 Clare St, NN1 3LS. Asr Jamā'ah typically at 6:00 PM in April (Hanafi).
• Northampton Central Mosque — NN1 4PD. Asr congregation around 6:00–6:15 PM, confirm via ncmosque.co.uk.
• Al Jamatul Muslimin Mosque — Hanafi Asr iqamah, check noticeboard for current times.
• Baitul Ma'mur Jami Masjid — Serves the local Bangladeshi community with Hanafi Asr Jamā'ah.

Our Asr times Northampton are calculated using Northampton's coordinates (52.24°N, 0.90°W) and adjusted for British Summer Time (BST). We use the Muslim World League and ISNA methods by default, with a Hanafi/Shafi'i toggle for the Asr calculation specifically.

Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its own length (Shafi'i) or twice its length (Hanafi), measured after the shadow at solar noon. As days lengthen through spring and summer, Asr time Northampton moves later, with the biggest difference between schools occurring in winter.

• Fajr Northampton: 4:22 AM
• Dhuhr Northampton: 1:08 PM
• Maghrib Northampton: 8:08 PM
• Isha Northampton: 9:16 PM
• For the full daily timetable see our Northampton Prayer Times page.

What time is Asr in Northampton today?

Today's Asr time Northampton is 4:54 PM (Shafi'i) or 5:48 PM (Hanafi). Times shift by a few minutes each day with the changing position of the sun.

Why is Hanafi Asr later than Shafi'i?

Imam Abu Hanifa held that Asr begins when an object's shadow becomes twice its length, while the other three schools use a 1:1 shadow ratio. Both opinions are valid and follow authentic hadith.

Can I pray Asr after sunset in Northampton?

No. Asr time ends at sunset (Maghrib at 8:08 PM today). If you miss it, pray it as qada (make-up) as soon as you remember.

Which Asr time do Northampton mosques follow?

Most mosques in Northampton follow the Hanafi Asr time, in line with the majority of UK mosques. Always check your local mosque's noticeboard or website for the iqamah.

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