Duha (Chasht) · St Albans
Duha (Chasht) time in St Albans today
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Duha (Chasht) in St Albans today (Saturday, 26th September 2026) is 07:14 — 07:14 – 12:43. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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Duha window begins
07:14
Saturday, 26th September 2026 · St Albans, 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 St Albans the Duha window today runs from about 07:14 until 12:43 (Dhuhr is 12:53).
Today's times in St Albans
Fajr05:10
Sunrise06:54
Dhuhr12:53
Maghrib18:51
Isha20:34
Tahajjud01:44
These are approximate, derived from St Albans's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full St Albans prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is Duha prayer in St Albans today?
The Duha window in St Albans today runs from about 07:14 until 12:43 (Saturday, 26th September 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 12:53. 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.