Asr Prayer Time Lahore Today: Live Hanafi & Shafi’i Azan, Sunset Timetable
Today's Asr prayer time in Lahore begins at 04:44 PM (Hanafi / Mithlayn Azan) and 03:42 PM (Shafi'i / Jafria) on Monday, 24 August 2026. Asr prayer time concludes at sunset (Maghrib) at 06:37 PM. The prohibited Makrooh window (when the sun turns pale before sunset) begins at 06:17 PM. Timings follow the verified University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation standard.
Asr Prayer Timing & The Mithlayn vs. Mithl Calculation in Lahore
Asr (صلاۃ العصر) is the afternoon prayer, referred to in the Holy Quran as Salat-ul-Wusta (The Middle Prayer). In Lahore, the starting time of Asr depends on the juristic method observed:
- Hanafi Method (Mithlayn - مثلین): Observed by mainstream Sunni masajid across Punjab. Asr begins when the shadow of any vertical object equals twice its height plus the shadow length at noon (today at 04:44 PM).
- Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali & Jafria Method (Mithl Awwal - مثل اول): Asr begins earlier, when the shadow of an object equals one times its actual height (today at 03:42 PM).
Understanding the Makrooh Sunset Window (Zardee-e-Aftab)
While the valid time for Asr extends until sunset, delaying the prayer unnecessarily into the final 15 to 20 minutes before Maghrib is strictly discouraged (Makrooh-e-Tahrimi):
Warning Regarding Pre-Sunset Makrooh Time: Today in Lahore, the sun pales and loses its brightness between 06:17 PM and 06:37 PM. Performing voluntary (Nafl) prayers is strictly forbidden during this window. If you have not yet offered today's Asr Fardh, you must still offer it before sunset, but intentionally delaying it to this moment is considered sinful.
Asr Prayer Structure & 8 Rak'at Breakdown
The Asr prayer consists of a total of 8 Rak'ats, performed in the following sequence:
- 4 Rak'ats Sunnah Ghayr Mu'akkadah: Optional voluntary Sunnah offered before the obligatory prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: "May Allah show mercy to a person who prays four Rak'ats before Asr" (Sunan Abi Dawud).
- 4 Rak'ats Fardh: The mandatory prayer performed in congregation (Jamaat) or individually. Recitation of the Quran is performed silently (Sirri).
Next 30 Days Asr Timetable for Lahore
The table below provides daily rolling calculations for Shafi'i start, Hanafi start, Makrooh window, and Maghrib cutoff times in Lahore (31.5204° N, 74.3587° E):
| Date | Asr Start (Shafi'i / Jafria) | Asr Start (Hanafi Azan) | Makrooh Window (Pale Sun) | Asr End (Maghrib Sunset) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 24 Aug | 03:42 PM | 04:44 PM | 06:17 PM - 06:37 PM | 06:37 PM |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 03:42 PM | 04:44 PM | 06:15 PM - 06:35 PM | 06:35 PM |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 03:41 PM | 04:43 PM | 06:14 PM - 06:34 PM | 06:34 PM |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 03:41 PM | 04:42 PM | 06:13 PM - 06:33 PM | 06:33 PM |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 03:40 PM | 04:41 PM | 06:12 PM - 06:32 PM | 06:32 PM |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 03:40 PM | 04:40 PM | 06:11 PM - 06:31 PM | 06:31 PM |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 03:39 PM | 04:39 PM | 06:09 PM - 06:29 PM | 06:29 PM |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 03:38 PM | 04:39 PM | 06:08 PM - 06:28 PM | 06:28 PM |
| Tue, 01 Sep | 03:38 PM | 04:38 PM | 06:07 PM - 06:27 PM | 06:27 PM |
| Wed, 02 Sep | 03:37 PM | 04:37 PM | 06:06 PM - 06:26 PM | 06:26 PM |
| Thu, 03 Sep | 03:37 PM | 04:36 PM | 06:05 PM - 06:25 PM | 06:25 PM |
| Fri, 04 Sep | 03:36 PM | 04:35 PM | 06:03 PM - 06:23 PM | 06:23 PM |
| Sat, 05 Sep | 03:35 PM | 04:34 PM | 06:02 PM - 06:22 PM | 06:22 PM |
| Sun, 06 Sep | 03:35 PM | 04:33 PM | 06:01 PM - 06:21 PM | 06:21 PM |
| Mon, 07 Sep | 03:34 PM | 04:32 PM | 05:59 PM - 06:19 PM | 06:19 PM |
| Tue, 08 Sep | 03:33 PM | 04:31 PM | 05:58 PM - 06:18 PM | 06:18 PM |
| Wed, 09 Sep | 03:33 PM | 04:30 PM | 05:57 PM - 06:17 PM | 06:17 PM |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 03:32 PM | 04:29 PM | 05:56 PM - 06:16 PM | 06:16 PM |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 03:31 PM | 04:28 PM | 05:54 PM - 06:14 PM | 06:14 PM |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 03:31 PM | 04:27 PM | 05:53 PM - 06:13 PM | 06:13 PM |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 03:30 PM | 04:26 PM | 05:52 PM - 06:12 PM | 06:12 PM |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 03:29 PM | 04:25 PM | 05:50 PM - 06:10 PM | 06:10 PM |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 03:28 PM | 04:24 PM | 05:49 PM - 06:09 PM | 06:09 PM |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 03:28 PM | 04:23 PM | 05:48 PM - 06:08 PM | 06:08 PM |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 03:27 PM | 04:22 PM | 05:46 PM - 06:06 PM | 06:06 PM |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 03:26 PM | 04:21 PM | 05:45 PM - 06:05 PM | 06:05 PM |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 03:25 PM | 04:20 PM | 05:44 PM - 06:04 PM | 06:04 PM |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 03:25 PM | 04:19 PM | 05:43 PM - 06:03 PM | 06:03 PM |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 03:24 PM | 04:18 PM | 05:41 PM - 06:01 PM | 06:01 PM |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 03:23 PM | 04:17 PM | 05:40 PM - 06:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
Prohibition of Nafl Prayers After Asr
According to authentic hadiths in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, no voluntary (Nafl) prayers are permitted after offering the Asr Fardh prayer until the Maghrib prayer is completed. However, reciting the Holy Quran, making Dhikr, and engaging in supplications are highly encouraged as sunset approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions (Asr Prayer Lahore)
What is today's Asr prayer time in Lahore?
Today's Asr prayer time in Lahore starts at 04:44 PM for Fiqh Hanafi and at 03:42 PM for Fiqh Shafi'i / Jafria.
What time does Asr prayer end in Lahore today?
Asr prayer ends at sunset (Maghrib Azan) at 06:37 PM. Worshippers are advised to offer Asr before the Makrooh window begins at 06:17 PM.
Can I offer Qaza prayers after Asr in Lahore?
Yes, offering missed (Qaza) obligatory prayers is permissible after Asr up until the sun begins to turn pale (approximately 20 minutes before sunset). Once the pale Makrooh window begins, only the current day's unperformed Asr Fardh may be offered.
