Maghrib Prayer Time in Cairo Today
المغرب — Cairo
· Cairo, Egypt
Maghrib begins — Cairo
18:44
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Maghrib in Cairo today () begins at 18:44, calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey for Cairo, Egypt. Each mosque sets its own iqamah time; confirm directly with the mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Schedule date · Africa/Cairo. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.
Method: Egyptian General Authority of Survey (Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5°)
Maghrib in Cairo for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | 18:48 |
| Sat 26 Sep | 18:47 |
| Sun 27 Sep | 18:46 |
| Mon 28 Sep Today | 18:44 |
| Tue 29 Sep | 18:43 |
| Wed 30 Sep | 18:42 |
| Thu 01 Oct | 18:41 |
All Prayer Times in Cairo Today
Fajr
05:20
Sunrise
06:47
Dhuhr
12:46
Asr
16:12
Maghrib
18:44
Isha
20:02
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, 25 September 2026) is at 18:48.
- 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 18:48.
- 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.
Mosques in Cairo
- Al-Azhar MosqueEl-Azhar St, Islamic Cairo, Cairo
- Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan HassanMidan Salah al-Din, Cairo
- Ibn Tulun MosqueSayyida Zeinab, Cairo
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