Duha (Chasht) · Chelmsford
Duha (Chasht) time in Chelmsford today
Quick Answer
Duha (Chasht) in Chelmsford today (Tuesday, 11th August 2026) is 05:56 — 05:56 – 12:53. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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05:56
Tuesday, 11th August 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 05:56 until 12:53 (Dhuhr is 13:03).
Today's times in Chelmsford
Fajr04:18
Sunrise05:36
Dhuhr13:03
Maghrib20:29
Isha21:48
Tahajjud01:42
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 05:56 until 12:53 (Tuesday, 11th August 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 13:03. 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.