Maghrib Prayer Time in Chennai Today
मग़रिब — Chennai
· Chennai, India
Maghrib begins — Chennai
18:01
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Maghrib in Chennai today () begins at 18:01, calculated with the Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences for Chennai, 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 Chennai for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | 18:03 |
| Sat 26 Sep | 18:02 |
| Sun 27 Sep | 18:02 |
| Mon 28 Sep Today | 18:01 |
| Tue 29 Sep | 18:00 |
| Wed 30 Sep | 18:00 |
| Thu 01 Oct | 17:59 |
All Prayer Times in Chennai Today
Fajr
04:48
Sunrise
05:58
Dhuhr
12:00
Asr
16:20
Maghrib
18:01
Isha
19:11
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 Chennai — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Chennai today?
- Maghrib prayer in Chennai today (Friday, 25 September 2026) is at 18:03.
- What time does Maghrib start in Chennai?
- Maghrib in Chennai begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 18:03.
- 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 Chennai
- Thousand Lights MosqueAnna Salai, Thousand Lights, Chennai 600006
- Wallajah Big MosqueTriplicane High Rd, Triplicane, Chennai 600005
- Masjid-e-Quba ChennaiPallavaram, Chennai
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