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Asr Prayer Time: Hanafi vs. Shafi’i Shadow Rule Explained
The afternoon prayer (Asr) starts when an object’s shadow increases beyond its solar-noon length by one object height (Standard/Shafi’i) or two object heights (Hanafi).
| Aspect | Standard (Shafi’i / Maliki / Hanbali) | Hanafi (Mithlayn / Asr al-Thani) |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ratio | Noon shadow + 1× object height | Noon shadow + 2× object height |
| Adopting Authorities | MWL, Diyanet, ISNA, Umm al-Qura | Hanafi masjids (South Asia, Central Asia, parts of Turkey/UK) |
| Time Difference | Earlier Asr window | ~35 to 60 minutes later |
Today's Live Asr Comparison Across Major Cities (2026-11-15)
| City | Dhuhr | Shafi’i Asr (1×) | Hanafi Asr (2×) | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 11:56 | 13:54 | 14:28 | +34 min |
| Istanbul | 12:54 | 15:28 | 16:08 | +40 min |
| London | 11:50 | 13:52 | 14:27 | +35 min |
| Makkah | 12:10 | 15:20 | 16:07 | +47 min |
| Jakarta | 11:42 | 15:03 | 16:07 | +64 min |
| Moscow | 12:19 | 14:03 | 14:35 | +32 min |
| Paris | 12:40 | 14:51 | 15:28 | +37 min |
| New York | 11:46 | 14:20 | 15:01 | +41 min |
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- Can I view both Shafi’i and Hanafi Asr times in Imantree?
- Yes! Every city timetable and country hub now compares Standard Asr and Hanafi Asr side by side.
- Why does the Hanafi Asr gap change with the seasons?
- Lower winter sun angles produce longer shadows faster or slower depending on latitude, changing the gap between 1× and 2× shadow length.