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Muscat prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Muscat, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Muscat
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 4:49 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 6:04 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 11:53 AM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 3:11 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 5:40 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 6:51 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Muscat 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 Muscat that portion runs from 1:06 AM until Fajr at 4:49 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 5:40 PM
- Isha
- 6:51 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 11:14 PM
- Last third begins
- 1:06 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 4:49 AM
Nights here last about 11h 9m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Muscat
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 4:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 4:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:50 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 4:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:49 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 4:50 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 4:50 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 4:51 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:47 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 4:51 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:46 PM |
Calculated with the Muslim World League method for Muscat (23.59°, 58.38°), timezone Asia/Muscat, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Muscat?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 4:49 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 1:06 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 11:14 PM in Muscat.
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.