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Sydney prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Jumada I 7, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Sydney, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Sydney
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 4:45 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 6:12 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 12:42 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 4:19 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 7:10 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 8:32 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Sydney 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 Sydney that portion runs from 1:33 AM until Fajr at 4:45 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 7:09 PM
- Isha
- 8:31 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 11:57 PM
- Last third begins
- 1:33 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 4:45 AM
Nights here last about 9h 36m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Sydney
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 4:45 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 4:43 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 4:42 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 4:40 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 4:39 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 4:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 2026-10-23 | 4:36 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:38 PM |
Calculated with the Muslim World League method for Sydney (-33.87°, 151.21°), timezone Australia/Sydney, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Sydney?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 4:45 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 1:33 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 11:57 PM in Sydney.
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.