Prayer Times

Maghrib Prayer Time — When Is Maghrib Today?

Maghrib is the fourth of the five daily prayers, prayed immediately after sunset. Its time begins the moment the sun's disc fully disappears below the horizon and lasts until the red twilight fades (the start of Isha). Maghrib is 3 rakah of obligatory prayer — the only prayer with an odd number of fard rakah — with 2 sunnah rakah after it.

In Ramadan, the Maghrib azan marks the moment of iftar, when the fast is broken. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged praying Maghrib early, without delay.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Maghrib today? +

Maghrib begins the moment the sun fully sets below the horizon and ends when the red twilight disappears. Check your city page for today's precise Maghrib azan / iftar time.

How many rakah is Maghrib? +

Maghrib is 3 rakah of obligatory (fard) prayer — the only daily prayer with 3 fard rakah — followed by 2 sunnah rakah.

Is Maghrib time the same as iftar time? +

Yes — in Ramadan, the fast is broken at the exact moment Maghrib begins (sunset). The Maghrib azan is the signal for iftar.

Can I delay Maghrib prayer? +

Maghrib should be prayed early, soon after sunset, as this is the Sunnah. Its time is relatively short compared to other prayers, so it should not be delayed without reason.