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Isha in Chennai today (31st July 2026) begins at 19:53, calculated with the Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences for Chennai, India. Iqamah at local mosques is usually 15–30 minutes later — always confirm with your local mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.

Isha Prayer Time in Chennai Today

Friday, 31st July 2026 · Chennai, India

Isha — Chennai — Today

19:53

العشاء  ·  Isha / Isha'a

Method: Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°)

Isha in Chennai for the Next 7 Days

Isha times in Chennai, India — July 2026
Date Isha
Fri 31 Jul Today 19:53
Sat 01 Aug 19:52
Sun 02 Aug 19:52
Mon 03 Aug 19:51
Tue 04 Aug 19:51
Wed 05 Aug 19:50
Thu 06 Aug 19:50

All Prayer Times in Chennai Today

Fajr

04:39

Sunrise

05:55

Dhuhr

12:16

Asr

16:44

Maghrib

18:37

Isha

19:53

About Isha Prayer

Isha is the fifth and final daily prayer, prayed at night. After Isha, the Witr prayer (3 rakaat) is also highly recommended before sleeping.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever prays Isha in congregation, it is as if he prayed half the night." (Muslim)
Fard Rakaat
4
Time
night
Arabic
العشاء

Isha Prayer in Chennai — FAQs

What time is Isha prayer in Chennai today?
Isha prayer in Chennai today (Friday, 31st July 2026) is at 19:53.
What time does Isha start in Chennai?
Isha in Chennai begins when the twilight has fully disappeared (approximately 1.5 hours after sunset) and ends at midnight according to most scholars. Today it begins at 19:53.
How many rakaat is Isha prayer?
Isha has 4 fard rakaat, plus 2 sunnah after. The Witr prayer (3 rakaat) is also highly recommended after Isha.
How late can I pray Isha?
According to most scholars, Isha should be prayed before midnight. It is best to pray it before sleeping.
Is Witr prayer prayed after Isha?
Yes — Witr is prayed after Isha, at the mosque or at home before sleeping.

Mosques in Chennai

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