# Duha (Chasht) Time in Colchester Today | UK Prayer Times

> Duha (Chasht) time in Colchester today: 05:54 – 12:52. Salat al-Duha (also called Chasht or the forenoon prayer) is a voluntary prayer offered after the…

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Duha (Chasht) · Colchester

# Duha (Chasht) time in Colchester today

Quick Answer

Duha (Chasht) in Colchester today (Tuesday, 11th August 2026) is 05:54 — 05:54 – 12:52. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.

Last updated 11 August 2026

Duha window begins

05:54

Tuesday, 11th August 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 05:54 until 12:52 (Dhuhr is 13:02).

## Today's times in Colchester

Fajr04:16

Sunrise05:34

Dhuhr13:02

Maghrib20:28

Isha21:46

Tahajjud01:41

These are approximate, derived from Colchester's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. [Full Colchester prayer times →](/colchester)

## Frequently asked questions

What time is Duha prayer in Colchester today?

The Duha window in Colchester today runs from about 05:54 until 12:52 (Tuesday, 11th August 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 13:02. 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.

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