Duha (Chasht) · Chelmsford
Duha (Chasht) time in Chelmsford today
Quick Answer
Duha (Chasht) in Chelmsford today (Monday, 9th November 2026) is 07:26 — 07:26 – 11:32. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
Last updated
Duha window begins
07:26
Monday, 9th November 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 07:26 until 11:32 (Dhuhr is 11:42).
Today's times in Chelmsford
Fajr05:10
Sunrise07:06
Dhuhr11:42
Maghrib16:17
Isha18:06
Tahajjud00:54
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 07:26 until 11:32 (Monday, 9th November 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 11:42. 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.