Maghrib in Lagos today (31st July 2026) begins at 19:05, calculated with the Muslim World League (MWL) for Lagos, Nigeria. 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 Lagos Today
Friday, 31st July 2026 · Lagos, Nigeria
Maghrib — Lagos — Today
19:05
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Method: Muslim World League (MWL) (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°)
Maghrib in Lagos for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jul Today | 19:05 |
| Sat 01 Aug | 19:05 |
| Sun 02 Aug | 19:05 |
| Mon 03 Aug | 19:04 |
| Tue 04 Aug | 19:04 |
| Wed 05 Aug | 19:04 |
| Thu 06 Aug | 19:04 |
All Prayer Times in Lagos Today
Fajr
05:27
Sunrise
06:41
Dhuhr
12:53
Asr
16:14
Maghrib
19:05
Isha
20:14
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 Lagos — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Lagos today?
- Maghrib prayer in Lagos today (Friday, 31st July 2026) is at 19:05.
- What time does Maghrib start in Lagos?
- Maghrib in Lagos begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 19:05.
- 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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