South Africa · Muslim World League
Johannesburg prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Johannesburg, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Johannesburg
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 4:13 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 5:32 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 11:54 AM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 3:24 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 6:15 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 7:30 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg that portion runs from 12:53 AM until Fajr at 4:12 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 6:15 PM
- Isha
- 7:30 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 11:13 PM
- Last third begins
- 12:53 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 4:12 AM
Nights here last about 9h 57m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Johannesburg
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 4:13 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 4:12 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 4:11 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 4:09 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 4:08 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 4:07 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 4:06 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:34 PM |
Calculated with the Muslim World League method for Johannesburg (-26.20°, 28.05°), timezone Africa/Johannesburg, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Johannesburg?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 4:12 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 12:53 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 11:13 PM in Johannesburg.
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.