Duha (Chasht) · Pontefract
Duha (Chasht) time in Pontefract today
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Duha (Chasht) in Pontefract today (Monday, 9th November 2026) is 07:40 — 07:40 – 11:39. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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Duha window begins
07:40
Monday, 9th November 2026 · Pontefract, 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 Pontefract the Duha window today runs from about 07:40 until 11:39 (Dhuhr is 11:49).
Today's times in Pontefract
Fajr05:19
Sunrise07:20
Dhuhr11:49
Maghrib16:17
Isha18:12
Tahajjud00:59
These are approximate, derived from Pontefract's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full Pontefract prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is Duha prayer in Pontefract today?
The Duha window in Pontefract today runs from about 07:40 until 11:39 (Monday, 9th November 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 11:49. 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.