Maghrib in Cairo today (31st July 2026) begins at 19:49, calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey for Cairo, Egypt. Iqamah at local mosques is usually 15–30 minutes later — always confirm with your local mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Maghrib Prayer Time in Cairo Today
Friday, 31st July 2026 · Cairo, Egypt
Maghrib — Cairo — Today
19:49
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Method: Egyptian General Authority of Survey (Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5°)
Maghrib in Cairo for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jul Today | 19:49 |
| Sat 01 Aug | 19:48 |
| Sun 02 Aug | 19:48 |
| Mon 03 Aug | 19:47 |
| Tue 04 Aug | 19:46 |
| Wed 05 Aug | 19:45 |
| Thu 06 Aug | 19:44 |
All Prayer Times in Cairo Today
Fajr
04:34
Sunrise
06:13
Dhuhr
13:01
Asr
16:39
Maghrib
19:49
Isha
21:16
About Maghrib Prayer
Maghrib is the fourth daily prayer, prayed immediately after sunset. It has 3 obligatory rakaat — unique among the five. During Ramadan, Maghrib marks the moment of iftar.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "My nation will be in a good state as long as they do not delay Maghrib until the stars appear." (Abu Dawud)
- Fard Rakaat
- 3
- Time
- sunset
- Arabic
- المغرب
Maghrib Prayer in Cairo — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Cairo today?
- Maghrib prayer in Cairo today (Friday, 31st July 2026) is at 19:49.
- What time does Maghrib start in Cairo?
- Maghrib in Cairo begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 19:49.
- How many rakaat is Maghrib prayer?
- Maghrib has 3 fard rakaat, plus 2 sunnah after. It is the only obligatory prayer with 3 fard rakaat.
- Is Maghrib time the same as iftar time?
- Yes — Maghrib time marks the start of iftar (breaking the fast) during Ramadan.
- Can you pray Maghrib before sunset?
- No — Maghrib begins at the exact moment of sunset. Praying before sunset is invalid.
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