IT IS MAGHRIB TIME NOW IN ABERDEEN
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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Aberdeen, United Kingdom

20:38
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Special calculation rules are applied for Aberdeen due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.

Maghrib Timing in Aberdeen

For today, Aug 20, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Aberdeen starts at 20:38. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 20:36, marking a difference of 3 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Maghrib is the sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun disappears. It is a moment of gratitude and the time for breaking fast during Ramadan.

Because Aberdeen is located at a high latitude of 57.14° N, it encounters the 'Persistent Twilight' phenomenon during the summer. At this latitude, the sun does not descend far enough (18 degrees) below the horizon. Consequently, Maghrib is calculated using the 'Nearest Latitude' or 'One-Seventh' rule. During the month of August, the solar path in Aberdeen results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 3 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Aberdeen spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:37, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 00:37.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Aberdeen:

Islamic Midnight

23:37

Last Third

00:37

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Aberdeen typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.


Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Maghrib for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Fard 3
Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Maghrib is the Witr of the daytime; its performance is a sign of gratitude."

Nearby Aberdeen Mosques

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Find a place for Maghrib congregation in Aberdeen.

Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 122°

Maghrib Prayer in Aberdeen — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Maghrib time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Aberdeen.

What time is Maghrib today in Aberdeen?
Maghrib in Aberdeen, United Kingdom begins today (Thursday, August 20, 2026) at 20:38 local time (Europe/London), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 22:08.
How long is the Maghrib window?
Maghrib has the shortest window of the five daily prayers — typically 60–90 minutes, closing when the red twilight on the western horizon disappears. In Aberdeen today, the window runs from 20:38 to 22:08.
Can Maghrib be combined with Isha?
Yes — classical jurisprudence permits combining Maghrib and Isha (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under conditions of travel, heavy rain, or illness. In normal circumstances each is offered in its own window.
What dua is recommended at the moment of Maghrib?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught the dua of breaking fast (which applies in Ramadan): "Dhahaba al-zama'u wabtallat al-'uruq wa thabata al-ajru in sha' Allah" — "Thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is established, God willing" (Abu Dawud).
How does today's Maghrib time in Aberdeen compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Aberdeen was at 20:38 local time — identical to today's 20:38. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
How many rakat is Maghrib prayer?
Maghrib prayer consists of 3 Fard, 2 Sunnah (5 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Aberdeen for Maghrib?
From Aberdeen, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 122° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Maghrib changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Maghrib?
Maghrib is the Witr of the daytime; its performance is a sign of gratitude.
Why are Maghrib's 3 rakat unusual?
Maghrib is the only obligatory prayer with an odd number of fard rakat. Scholars describe it as the 'witr of the day' — a fixed odd-numbered close to the daytime prayers, with Isha's witr being the odd close to the night.

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