Maghrib in Washington DC today (14th August 2026) begins at 20:05, calculated with the ISNA — North America for Washington DC, United States. 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 Washington DC Today
Friday, 14th August 2026 · Washington DC, United States
Maghrib — Washington DC — Today
20:05
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Method: ISNA — North America (Fajr 15°, Isha 15°)
Maghrib in Washington DC for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 14 Aug Today | 20:04 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 20:03 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 20:01 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 20:00 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 19:59 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 19:57 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 19:56 |
All Prayer Times in Washington DC Today
Fajr
04:59
Sunrise
06:20
Dhuhr
13:13
Asr
17:02
Maghrib
20:05
Isha
21:26
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 Washington DC — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Washington DC today?
- Maghrib prayer in Washington DC today (Friday, 14th August 2026) is at 20:05.
- What time does Maghrib start in Washington DC?
- Maghrib in Washington DC begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 20:05.
- 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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