Maghrib Prayer Time in Riyadh Today
المغرب — Riyadh
· Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Maghrib begins — Riyadh
17:44
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Maghrib in Riyadh today () begins at 17:44, calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Each mosque sets its own iqamah time; confirm directly with the mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Schedule date · Asia/Riyadh. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.
Method: Umm al-Qura, Makkah (Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib (120 min in Ramadan))
Maghrib in Riyadh for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | 17:47 |
| Sat 26 Sep | 17:46 |
| Sun 27 Sep | 17:45 |
| Mon 28 Sep Today | 17:44 |
| Tue 29 Sep | 17:42 |
| Wed 30 Sep | 17:41 |
| Thu 01 Oct | 17:40 |
All Prayer Times in Riyadh Today
Fajr
04:26
Sunrise
05:44
Dhuhr
11:44
Asr
15:10
Maghrib
17:44
Isha
19:14
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 Riyadh — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Riyadh today?
- Maghrib prayer in Riyadh today (Friday, 25 September 2026) is at 17:47.
- What time does Maghrib start in Riyadh?
- Maghrib in Riyadh begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 17:47.
- 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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