India · University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Chennai prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Chennai, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Chennai
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 4:48 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 5:59 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 11:56 AM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 3:15 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 5:50 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 7:01 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Chennai 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 Chennai that portion runs from 1:08 AM until Fajr at 4:48 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 5:50 PM
- Isha
- 7:01 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 11:19 PM
- Last third begins
- 1:08 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 4:48 AM
Nights here last about 10h 58m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Chennai
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 4:48 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 4:48 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 4:48 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 4:49 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 4:49 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 4:49 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 4:49 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:58 PM |
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method for Chennai (13.08°, 80.27°), timezone Asia/Kolkata, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Chennai?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 4:48 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 1:08 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 11:19 PM in Chennai.
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.