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Almaty prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Almaty, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Almaty
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 4:32 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 6:07 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 11:39 AM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 2:38 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 5:09 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 6:38 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Almaty tonight?
Tahajjud is the prayer offered after sleeping, at any point between Isha and Fajr. The Prophet ﷺ described the last third of the night as the time our Lord descends and calls out (Sahih al-Bukhari 1145; Sahih Muslim 758). Tonight in Almaty that portion runs from 12:45 AM until Fajr at 4:34 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 5:09 PM
- Isha
- 6:38 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 10:51 PM
- Last third begins
- 12:45 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 4:34 AM
Nights here last about 11h 25m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Almaty
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 4:32 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:38 PM | 5:09 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 4:34 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:37 PM | 5:07 PM | 6:36 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 4:35 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:36 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 4:36 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:35 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 4:37 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:34 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:32 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 4:38 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:32 PM | 5:01 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 4:39 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:31 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:29 PM |
Calculated with the Muslim World League method for Almaty (43.22°, 76.85°), timezone Asia/Almaty, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Almaty?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 4:34 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 12:45 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 10:51 PM in Almaty.
How many rak'ahs should I pray?
Two at a time, as many pairs as you can manage, closed with Witr. Read the referenced guidance.
These timings are astronomical calculations. If your local mosque announces a different Fajr or Isha, follow your mosque.