# Duha (Chasht) Time in Leicester Today | UK Prayer Times

> Duha (Chasht) time in Leicester today: 07:17 – 12:46. Salat al-Duha (also called Chasht or the forenoon prayer) is a voluntary prayer offered after the…

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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.

Last updated 26 September 2026

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 →](/leicester)

## 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.