Maghrib Prayer Time in Pontefract Today
· Pontefract, United Kingdom
Maghrib begins — Pontefract
18:49
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Maghrib in Pontefract today () begins at 18:49, calculated with the Moonsighting Committee Worldwide for Pontefract, United Kingdom. Each mosque sets its own iqamah time; confirm directly with the mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Schedule date · Europe/London. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.
Method: Moonsighting Committee Worldwide (Fajr 15°, Isha 15°)
Maghrib in Pontefract for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | 18:57 |
| Sat 26 Sep | 18:54 |
| Sun 27 Sep | 18:52 |
| Mon 28 Sep Today | 18:49 |
| Tue 29 Sep | 18:47 |
| Wed 30 Sep | 18:44 |
| Thu 01 Oct | 18:42 |
All Prayer Times in Pontefract Today
Fajr
05:26
Sunrise
07:01
Dhuhr
12:56
Asr
16:05
Maghrib
18:49
Isha
20:08
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 Pontefract — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Pontefract today?
- Maghrib prayer in Pontefract today (Friday, 25 September 2026) is at 18:57.
- What time does Maghrib start in Pontefract?
- Maghrib in Pontefract begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 18:57.
- 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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