Maghrib Prayer Time in Cairo Today
Monday, 1st June 2026 · Cairo, Egypt
Maghrib — Cairo — Today
19:51
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
All Prayer Times in Cairo Today
Fajr
04:10
Sunrise
05:54
Dhuhr
12:53
Asr
16:29
Maghrib
19:51
Isha
21:23
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 (Monday, 1st June 2026) is at 19:51.
- 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 19:51.
- 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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