Quick Answer
Asr in Kuching today (14th August 2026) begins at 16:02, calculated with the JAKIM — Malaysia for Kuching, Malaysia. 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 Kuching Today
Friday, 14th August 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia
Asr — Kuching — Today
16:02
العصر · Asr / Asar
Method: JAKIM — Malaysia (Fajr 20°, Isha 18°)
Asr in Kuching for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Asr |
|---|---|
| Fri 14 Aug Today | 16:02 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 16:01 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 16:01 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 16:00 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 16:00 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 15:59 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 15:58 |
All Prayer Times in Kuching Today
Fajr
05:19
Sunrise
06:38
Dhuhr
12:43
Asr
16:02
Maghrib
18:48
Isha
19:59
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 Kuching — FAQs
- What time is Asr prayer in Kuching today?
- Asr prayer in Kuching today (Friday, 14th August 2026) is at 16:02.
- What time does Asr start in Kuching?
- Asr in Kuching 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 16:02.
- 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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