# What is the difference between Standard and Hanafi A… | UKPT

> Standard (Shafi’i/Maliki/Hanbali) Asr begins when an object’s shadow equals its length. Hanafi Asr waits until the shadow is twice the length — typically…

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Methodology

# What is the difference between Standard and Hanafi Asr?

Updated 2026-07-08

Quick Answer

Standard (Shafi’i/Maliki/Hanbali) Asr begins when an object’s shadow equals its length. Hanafi Asr waits until the shadow is twice the length — typically 30–60 minutes later in the UK.

## In detail

Both are valid within their schools. Many UK mosques publish both. Use the Asr toggle on any city prayer times page to switch.

The London Unified table publishes Mithl 1 (standard) and Mithl 2 (Hanafi) Asr times.

## Sources

-   [UK Prayer Times methodology (LUPT + MWL)](/methodology)

[London prayer times](/london) [Methodology](/methodology)

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