Islamic Midnight Calculator
Find Islamic midnight and the last third of the night for tahajjud with two inputs. Enter tonight's sunset (Maghrib) and tomorrow's sunrise to get the night duration, its midpoint, and the most blessed part of the night - updated automatically.
How to use
- Enter your local sunset (Maghrib) time for today.
- Enter your local sunrise time for tomorrow morning.
- The results update automatically: night duration, Islamic midnight (half the night), and the last third of the night.
- The last third is considered the most blessed part of the night for tahajjud (qiyam al-layl).
Tips
- Use accurate local sunset and sunrise times - even a 10-minute error shifts the last third.
- Islamic midnight is the middle of the night, not 12 AM; it moves with the seasons.
- In summer the night is short, so the last third may start quite late - plan your sleep around it.
- Bookmark the page during Ramadan for quick nightly checks.
Note: This calculation divides the night between sunset and sunrise into thirds. Results depend on accurate sunset and sunrise times for your location — check a reliable local prayer timetable. Islamic midnight is not the same as civil midnight (12:00 AM).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does the Islamic Midnight Calculator do?
It finds Islamic midnight and the start of the last third of the night — the best time for tahajjud — from your sunset and sunrise times.
What times do I need to enter?
Tonight's sunset (Maghrib) time and tomorrow's sunrise time.
What is Islamic midnight?
It is the midpoint of the night between Maghrib and sunrise, used to time certain acts of worship.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no signup.