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Maghrib Prayer Time in Cape Town Today

· Cape Town, South Africa

Maghrib begins — Cape Town

18:47

المغرب  ·  Maghrib / Magrib

Quick Answer

Maghrib in Cape Town today () begins at 18:47, calculated with the Muslim World League (MWL) for Cape Town, South Africa. Each mosque sets its own iqamah time; confirm directly with the mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.

Schedule date · Africa/Johannesburg. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.

Method: Muslim World League (MWL) (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°)

Maghrib in Cape Town for the Next 7 Days

Maghrib times in Cape Town, South Africa — September 2026
Date Maghrib
Fri 25 Sep 18:45
Sat 26 Sep 18:45
Sun 27 Sep 18:46
Mon 28 Sep Today 18:47
Tue 29 Sep 18:48
Wed 30 Sep 18:48
Thu 01 Oct 18:49

All Prayer Times in Cape Town Today

Fajr

05:04

Sunrise

06:28

Dhuhr

12:37

Asr

16:06

Maghrib

18:47

Isha

20:06

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 Cape Town — FAQs

What time is Maghrib prayer in Cape Town today?
Maghrib prayer in Cape Town today (Friday, 25 September 2026) is at 18:45.
What time does Maghrib start in Cape Town?
Maghrib in Cape Town begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 18:45.
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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