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Houston prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Houston, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Houston
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 6:18 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 7:24 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 1:08 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 4:22 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 6:50 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 7:55 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Houston 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 Houston that portion runs from 2:29 AM until Fajr at 6:19 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 6:50 PM
- Isha
- 7:55 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 12:34 AM
- Last third begins
- 2:29 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 6:19 AM
Nights here last about 11h 29m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Houston
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 6:18 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 6:19 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 6:19 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 6:20 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 6:21 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 6:21 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 6:22 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:50 PM |
Calculated with the ISNA method for Houston (29.76°, -95.37°), timezone America/Chicago, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Houston?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 6:19 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 2:29 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 12:34 AM in Houston.
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.