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Paris prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Paris, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Paris
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 6:27 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 8:12 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 1:37 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 4:26 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 6:59 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 8:38 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Paris 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 Paris that portion runs from 2:39 AM until Fajr at 6:29 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 6:59 PM
- Isha
- 8:38 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 12:44 AM
- Last third begins
- 2:39 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 6:29 AM
Nights here last about 11h 30m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Paris
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 6:27 AM | 1:37 PM | 4:26 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 6:29 AM | 1:37 PM | 4:24 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 6:30 AM | 1:37 PM | 4:23 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 6:32 AM | 1:37 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 6:33 AM | 1:36 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 6:35 AM | 1:36 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 6:36 AM | 1:36 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:27 PM |
Calculated with the Muslim World League method for Paris (48.86°, 2.35°), timezone Europe/Paris, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Paris?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 6:29 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 2:39 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 12:44 AM in Paris.
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.