Maghrib in Mecca today (14th August 2026) begins at 18:52, calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah for Mecca, Saudi Arabia. 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 Mecca Today
Friday, 14th August 2026 · Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Maghrib — Mecca — Today
18:52
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Method: Umm al-Qura, Makkah (Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib (120 min in Ramadan))
Maghrib in Mecca for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 14 Aug Today | 18:52 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 18:51 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 18:50 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 18:50 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 18:49 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 18:48 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 18:47 |
All Prayer Times in Mecca Today
Fajr
04:38
Sunrise
05:59
Dhuhr
12:25
Asr
15:48
Maghrib
18:52
Isha
20:22
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 Mecca — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Mecca today?
- Maghrib prayer in Mecca today (Friday, 14th August 2026) is at 18:52.
- What time does Maghrib start in Mecca?
- Maghrib in Mecca begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 18:52.
- 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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