What is the difference between the prayer times in the Hanafi school and their normal times, and why do mosques affiliated with the Hanafi school separate the ASR call to prayer and the prayer itself by a full hour?

The difference between the school of thought of Imam Abu Hanifa and the majority of scholars regarding prayer times can be summarized in two issues:

Firstly: The start time of 'Asr prayer: - The Majority: The time for 'Asr begins when the shadow of everything becomes equal to its own length, in addition to the shadow at noon (fay' az-zawal). They cited the Hadith of Jibreel from the Prophet (peace be upon him) and Hadiths from Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) as evidence. - Imam Abu Hanifa: The time for 'Asr begins when the shadow of everything becomes twice its own length, in addition to the shadow at noon (fay' az-zawal). They cited the Hadith of Ibn 'Umar: "Your remaining time, compared to the past nations before you, is like the period between the 'Asr prayer and sunset," and the Hadith of Abu Hurairah: "When the heat intensifies, delay the prayer ('Asr)." They also argued that the certainty of Dhuhr's entry time is not removed by doubt regarding its exit.

Secondly: The start time of 'Isha prayer (end of Maghrib): - Imam Abu Hanifa: The start of 'Isha is the disappearance of the white twilight (shafaq al-abyad). They cited the Hadith of Abu Hurairah: "And its last time is when the horizon disappears" (which is weak), the sayings of the noble Companions, and the principle of caution (ihtiyat). - The Majority: The start of 'Isha is the disappearance of the red twilight (shafaq al-ahmar), which is commonly known among Arabs in their language.

In summary, the call to 'Isha prayer is delayed among the Hanafis compared to the majority by about twelve minutes, and the call to 'Asr prayer is delayed among the Hanafis by half an hour or more. The most correct view in all of this is the school of thought of the majority.