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

> Duha (Chasht) time in Reading today: 07:16 – 12:45. Salat al-Duha (also called Chasht or the forenoon prayer) is a voluntary prayer offered after the sun…

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Duha (Chasht) · Reading

# Duha (Chasht) time in Reading today

Quick Answer

Duha (Chasht) in Reading today (Saturday, 26th September 2026) is 07:16 — 07:16 – 12:45. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.

Last updated 26 September 2026

Duha window begins

07:16

Saturday, 26th September 2026 · Reading, 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 Reading the Duha window today runs from about 07:16 until 12:45 (Dhuhr is 12:55).

## Today's times in Reading

Fajr05:13

Sunrise06:56

Dhuhr12:55

Maghrib18:53

Isha20:37

Tahajjud01:47

These are approximate, derived from Reading's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. [Full Reading prayer times →](/reading)

## Frequently asked questions

What time is Duha prayer in Reading today?

The Duha window in Reading today runs from about 07:16 until 12:45 (Saturday, 26th September 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 12:55. 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.