Our Last Third of the Night Calculator helps you find the most blessed part of the night for prayer, dua, and worship. This tool gives you the exact time the last third of the night begins based on Maghrib and Fajr.
Last Third of the Night Calculator
What is the Last Third of the Night?
The last third of the night is the final portion of the time between Maghrib and Fajr.
Islamic tradition teaches that this period is special for:
- Tahajjud prayer
- Qiyam-ul-Layl
- Making dua
- Seeking forgiveness
It is when prayers are most accepted.
Instead of estimating, our calculator gives you the exact start time of the last third.
How the Last Third of the Night is Calculated
The calculation is simple but many people get it wrong.
Steps used by the calculator:
- Take Maghrib time.
- Take Fajr time.
- Find the total night duration.
- Divide it into three equal parts.
- The last third starts after the first two thirds end.
The result is the precise Tahajjud time window.
No math needed from you.
How to Use the Last Third of the Night Calculator
Using the calculator takes seconds.
- Enter your Maghrib time.
- Enter your Fajr time.
- Click Calculate.
- Instantly see when the last third begins and ends.
You can use mosque times, prayer apps, or local timetables.
What time is 1/3 of the night in Islam for Tahajjud?
The last third of the night starts after dividing the time between Maghrib and Fajr into three equal parts.
Tahajjud time begins in the final third, which is the period closest to Fajr.
The exact time changes every day based on your local Maghrib and Fajr times.
Can I pray Tahajjud at 4:30 am today?
Yes — you can pray Tahajjud at 4:30 am as long as it is before Fajr starts.
If 4:30 am falls within the last third of the night in your area, it is an excellent and recommended time for Tahajjud.
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