Maghrib Prayer Time in Kolkata Today
मग़रिब — Kolkata
· Kolkata, India
Maghrib begins — Kolkata
17:27
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Maghrib in Kolkata today () begins at 17:27, calculated with the Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences for Kolkata, India. Each mosque sets its own iqamah time; confirm directly with the mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Schedule date · Asia/Kolkata. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.
Method: Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°)
Maghrib in Kolkata for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | 17:30 |
| Sat 26 Sep | 17:29 |
| Sun 27 Sep | 17:28 |
| Mon 28 Sep Today | 17:27 |
| Tue 29 Sep | 17:26 |
| Wed 30 Sep | 17:25 |
| Thu 01 Oct | 17:24 |
All Prayer Times in Kolkata Today
Fajr
04:13
Sunrise
05:27
Dhuhr
11:27
Asr
15:48
Maghrib
17:27
Isha
18:42
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 Kolkata — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Kolkata today?
- Maghrib prayer in Kolkata today (Friday, 25 September 2026) is at 17:30.
- What time does Maghrib start in Kolkata?
- Maghrib in Kolkata begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 17:30.
- 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 Kolkata
- Nakhoda MosqueRabindra Sarani, Kolkata 700007
- Tipu Sultan MosqueEsplanade E, Dharmatala, Kolkata 700069
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