Quick Answer
Asr in Boston today (14th August 2026) begins at 16:42, calculated with the ISNA — North America for Boston, United States. 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 Boston Today
Friday, 14th August 2026 · Boston, United States
Asr — Boston — Today
16:42
العصر · Asr / Asar
Method: ISNA — North America (Fajr 15°, Isha 15°)
Asr in Boston for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Asr |
|---|---|
| Fri 14 Aug Today | 16:41 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 16:40 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 16:40 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 16:39 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 16:38 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 16:37 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 16:37 |
All Prayer Times in Boston Today
Fajr
04:22
Sunrise
05:49
Dhuhr
12:49
Asr
16:42
Maghrib
19:48
Isha
21:15
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 Boston — FAQs
- What time is Asr prayer in Boston today?
- Asr prayer in Boston today (Friday, 14th August 2026) is at 16:42.
- What time does Asr start in Boston?
- Asr in Boston 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 16:42.
- 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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