United Arab Emirates · Dubai
Dubai prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Dubai, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Dubai
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 5:00 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 6:15 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 12:08 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 3:26 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 5:54 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 7:08 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Dubai 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 Dubai that portion runs from 1:18 AM until Fajr at 5:01 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 5:54 PM
- Isha
- 7:08 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 11:27 PM
- Last third begins
- 1:18 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 5:01 AM
Nights here last about 11h 7m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Dubai
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 5:00 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 5:01 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 5:01 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 5:02 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 5:02 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 5:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 5:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:03 PM |
Calculated with the Dubai method for Dubai (25.20°, 55.27°), timezone Asia/Dubai, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Dubai?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 5:01 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 1:18 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 11:27 PM in Dubai.
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.