Duha (Chasht) · Gateshead
Duha (Chasht) time in Gateshead today
Quick Answer
Duha (Chasht) in Gateshead today (Saturday, 26th September 2026) is 07:19 — 07:19 – 12:48. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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Duha window begins
07:19
Saturday, 26th September 2026 · Gateshead, England
Salat al-Duha (also called Chasht or the forenoon prayer) is a voluntary prayer offered after the sun has fully risen, through the mid-morning, until just before Dhuhr. In Gateshead the Duha window today runs from about 07:19 until 12:48 (Dhuhr is 12:58).
Today's times in Gateshead
Fajr05:15
Sunrise06:59
Dhuhr12:58
Maghrib18:55
Isha20:39
Tahajjud01:50
These are approximate, derived from Gateshead's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full Gateshead prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is Duha prayer in Gateshead today?
The Duha window in Gateshead today runs from about 07:19 until 12:48 (Saturday, 26th September 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 12:58. The most virtuous time is when the morning grows hot, around the midpoint of the window.
How many rak'ahs is Duha?
Duha is a minimum of two rak'ahs, commonly four, and up to eight or twelve. It is prayed in pairs of two.
What is the virtue of Salat al-Duha?
The Prophet ﷺ advised charity for every joint of the body each morning, and said two rak'ahs of Duha suffice for that. It is an emphasised, beloved voluntary prayer.