Quick Answer
Asr in Lagos today (31st July 2026) begins at 16:14, calculated with the Muslim World League (MWL) for Lagos, Nigeria. Iqamah at local mosques is usually 15–30 minutes later — always confirm with your local mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Asr Prayer Time in Lagos Today
Friday, 31st July 2026 · Lagos, Nigeria
Asr — Lagos — Today
16:14
العصر · Asr / Asar
Method: Muslim World League (MWL) (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°)
Asr in Lagos for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Asr |
|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jul Today | 16:14 |
| Sat 01 Aug | 16:13 |
| Sun 02 Aug | 16:13 |
| Mon 03 Aug | 16:13 |
| Tue 04 Aug | 16:12 |
| Wed 05 Aug | 16:12 |
| Thu 06 Aug | 16:11 |
All Prayer Times in Lagos Today
Fajr
05:27
Sunrise
06:41
Dhuhr
12:53
Asr
16:14
Maghrib
19:05
Isha
20:14
About Asr Prayer
Asr is the third daily prayer, prayed in the mid-to-late afternoon. The Quran is named after this prayer — Surah Al-Asr — and the Prophet ﷺ gave it special emphasis.
"By Al-Asr — verily, man is in loss, except those who have faith and do righteous deeds." (Quran 103:1-3)
- Fard Rakaat
- 4
- Time
- afternoon
- Arabic
- العصر
Asr Prayer in Lagos — FAQs
- What time is Asr prayer in Lagos today?
- Asr prayer in Lagos today (Friday, 31st July 2026) is at 16:14.
- What time does Asr start in Lagos?
- Asr in Lagos begins when an object's shadow equals its height (Shafi'i/Hanbali) or twice its height (Hanafi), and ends at sunset. Today it begins at 16:14.
- What is the difference between Asr and Asar?
- Asar is an alternative transliteration of Asr. Both refer to the same afternoon prayer.
- How many rakaat is Asr prayer?
- Asr has 4 fard rakaat. Some scholars recommend 4 sunnah rakaat before Asr.
- Why are there two different Asr times on some apps?
- The Shafi'i/Hanbali/Maliki school uses Standard (shadow = height); the Hanafi school uses shadow = twice the height. Both are valid — choose your madhab.
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