Malaysia · Singapore (MUIS)
Kuala Lumpur prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Kuala Lumpur, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Kuala Lumpur
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 5:40 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 6:58 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 1:00 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 4:16 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 7:01 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 8:10 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur that portion runs from 2:07 AM until Fajr at 5:40 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 7:01 PM
- Isha
- 8:10 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 12:20 AM
- Last third begins
- 2:07 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 5:40 AM
Nights here last about 10h 39m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Kuala Lumpur
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 5:40 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 5:40 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 5:40 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 5:40 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 5:40 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 5:39 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 5:39 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:09 PM |
Calculated with the Singapore (MUIS) method for Kuala Lumpur (3.14°, 101.69°), timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Kuala Lumpur?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 5:40 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 2:07 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 12:20 AM in Kuala Lumpur.
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.