Duha (Chasht) · Chelmsford
Duha (Chasht) time in Chelmsford today
Quick Answer
Duha (Chasht) in Chelmsford today (Friday, 25th September 2026) is 07:09 — 07:09 – 12:40. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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07:09
Friday, 25th September 2026 · Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford the Duha window today runs from about 07:09 until 12:40 (Dhuhr is 12:50).
Today's times in Chelmsford
Fajr05:06
Sunrise06:49
Dhuhr12:50
Maghrib18:50
Isha20:33
Tahajjud01:41
These are approximate, derived from Chelmsford's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full Chelmsford prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is Duha prayer in Chelmsford today?
The Duha window in Chelmsford today runs from about 07:09 until 12:40 (Friday, 25th September 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 12:50. 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.