Duha (Chasht) · Colchester
Duha (Chasht) time in Colchester today
Quick Answer
Duha (Chasht) in Colchester today (Monday, 9th November 2026) is 07:25 — 07:25 – 11:30. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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Duha window begins
07:25
Monday, 9th November 2026 · Colchester, 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 Colchester the Duha window today runs from about 07:25 until 11:30 (Dhuhr is 11:40).
Today's times in Colchester
Fajr05:09
Sunrise07:05
Dhuhr11:40
Maghrib16:15
Isha18:04
Tahajjud00:52
These are approximate, derived from Colchester's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full Colchester prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is Duha prayer in Colchester today?
The Duha window in Colchester today runs from about 07:25 until 11:30 (Monday, 9th November 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 11:40. 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.