Duha (Chasht) · Leicester
Duha (Chasht) time in Leicester today
Quick Answer
Duha (Chasht) in Leicester today (Saturday, 26th September 2026) is 07:17 — 07:17 – 12:46. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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Duha window begins
07:17
Saturday, 26th September 2026 · Leicester, 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 Leicester the Duha window today runs from about 07:17 until 12:46 (Dhuhr is 12:56).
Today's times in Leicester
Fajr05:13
Sunrise06:57
Dhuhr12:56
Maghrib18:54
Isha20:37
Tahajjud01:48
These are approximate, derived from Leicester's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full Leicester prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is Duha prayer in Leicester today?
The Duha window in Leicester today runs from about 07:17 until 12:46 (Saturday, 26th September 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 12:56. 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.