Duha (Chasht) · Wakefield
Duha (Chasht) time in Wakefield today
Quick Answer
Duha (Chasht) in Wakefield today (Tuesday, 11th August 2026) is 05:58 — 05:58 – 13:01. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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Duha window begins
05:58
Tuesday, 11th August 2026 · Wakefield, 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 Wakefield the Duha window today runs from about 05:58 until 13:01 (Dhuhr is 13:11).
Today's times in Wakefield
Fajr04:21
Sunrise05:38
Dhuhr13:11
Maghrib20:43
Isha22:00
Tahajjud01:49
These are approximate, derived from Wakefield's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full Wakefield prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is Duha prayer in Wakefield today?
The Duha window in Wakefield today runs from about 05:58 until 13:01 (Tuesday, 11th August 2026), ending shortly before Dhuhr at 13:11. 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.