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Madrid prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Madrid, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Madrid
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 6:56 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 8:27 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 2:01 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 5:04 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 7:34 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 8:59 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Madrid 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 Madrid that portion runs from 3:09 AM until Fajr at 6:57 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 7:34 PM
- Isha
- 8:59 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 1:15 AM
- Last third begins
- 3:09 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 6:57 AM
Nights here last about 11h 23m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Madrid
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 6:56 AM | 2:01 PM | 5:04 PM | 7:34 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 6:57 AM | 2:01 PM | 5:03 PM | 7:32 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 6:58 AM | 2:01 PM | 5:02 PM | 7:31 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 6:59 AM | 2:01 PM | 5:01 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 7:00 AM | 2:01 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 7:01 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:59 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 7:02 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:58 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:51 PM |
Calculated with the Muslim World League method for Madrid (40.42°, -3.70°), timezone Europe/Madrid, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Madrid?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 6:57 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 3:09 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 1:15 AM in Madrid.
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.