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Auckland prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Jumada I 7, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Auckland, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Auckland
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 5:04 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 6:35 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 1:07 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 4:47 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 7:39 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 9:04 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Auckland 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 Auckland that portion runs from 1:55 AM until Fajr at 5:04 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 7:38 PM
- Isha
- 9:03 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 12:21 AM
- Last third begins
- 1:55 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 5:04 AM
Nights here last about 9h 26m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Auckland
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 5:04 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:04 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 5:02 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 5:00 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:41 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 4:59 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:08 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 4:57 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:43 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 4:56 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:43 PM | 9:11 PM |
| 2026-10-23 | 4:54 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:44 PM | 9:12 PM |
Calculated with the Muslim World League method for Auckland (-36.85°, 174.76°), timezone Pacific/Auckland, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Auckland?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 5:04 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 1:55 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 12:21 AM in Auckland.
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.