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Last Third of the Night (Tahajjud) Calculator
Best time for Qiyam and dua — Umm al-Qura
Calculate the Last Third
The last third of the night begins at
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Maghrib
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Islamic midnight
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Fajr
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Night length
About Qiyam & Tahajjud
The Islamic night extends from sunset (Maghrib) to dawn (Fajr). The virtue of Qiyam and Tahajjud in its last third is well established — a time when supplications are answered and forgiveness is granted. The last third is found by dividing the night into three, beginning after two-thirds pass. Islamic midnight also marks the end of the preferred Isha time. This tool helps you know these times accurately for your city to organize your prayer and dua.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Islamic night runs from sunset (Maghrib) to dawn (Fajr), then it is split into three thirds. The last third begins after two-thirds of the night have passed, calculated as: Maghrib time + (⅔ × night length).
The last third of the night is a virtuous time for Tahajjud, Qiyam, dua, and seeking forgiveness; it is reported in hadith that Allah descends in a manner befitting His majesty, answering supplication and forgiving those who seek forgiveness.
Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr (not 12:00 AM), and the preferred time for Isha prayer ends there. Clock midnight is simply 12:00 by the clock.
Yes, it differs slightly with the Maghrib and Fajr times of each city and season, so you choose your city for an accurate time.
Choose your city and date, and the tool fetches the Maghrib and Fajr times and instantly calculates the start of the last third and Islamic midnight. The tool is free and runs in your browser with no registration.