Duha (Chasht) · Reading
Duha (Chasht) time in Reading today
Quick Answer
Duha (Chasht) in Reading today (Monday, 9th November 2026) is 07:31 — 07:31 – 11:38. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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Duha window begins
07:31
Monday, 9th November 2026 · Reading, 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 Reading the Duha window today runs from about 07:31 until 11:38 (Dhuhr is 11:48).
Today's times in Reading
Fajr05:16
Sunrise07:11
Dhuhr11:48
Maghrib16:24
Isha18:12
Tahajjud01:00
These are approximate, derived from Reading's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full Reading prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is Duha prayer in Reading today?
The Duha window in Reading today runs from about 07:31 until 11:38 (Monday, 9th November 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 11:48. 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.