South Africa · Muslim World League
Cape Town prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Cape Town, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Cape Town
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 4:37 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 6:04 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 12:33 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 4:10 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 7:01 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 8:23 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Cape Town 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 Cape Town that portion runs from 1:23 AM until Fajr at 4:35 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 7:01 PM
- Isha
- 8:23 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 11:48 PM
- Last third begins
- 1:23 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 4:35 AM
Nights here last about 9h 34m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Cape Town
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 4:37 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 4:35 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 4:34 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 4:32 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 4:31 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 4:30 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 4:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:29 PM |
Calculated with the Muslim World League method for Cape Town (-33.92°, 18.42°), timezone Africa/Johannesburg, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Cape Town?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 4:35 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 1:23 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 11:48 PM in Cape Town.
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.