Duha (Chasht) · Derry
Duha (Chasht) time in Derry today
Quick Answer
Duha (Chasht) in Derry today (Friday, 25th September 2026) is 07:40 — 07:40 – 13:11. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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Duha window begins
07:40
Friday, 25th September 2026 · Derry, Northern Ireland
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 Derry the Duha window today runs from about 07:40 until 13:11 (Dhuhr is 13:21).
Today's times in Derry
Fajr05:37
Sunrise07:20
Dhuhr13:21
Maghrib19:21
Isha21:04
Tahajjud02:12
These are approximate, derived from Derry's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full Derry prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is Duha prayer in Derry today?
The Duha window in Derry today runs from about 07:40 until 13:11 (Friday, 25th September 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 13:21. 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.