IT IS MAGHRIB TIME NOW IN AMHERST
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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Amherst, United States

20:50
+1m tomorrow
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fajr 03:17 dhuhr 13:13 asr 17:18 maghrib 20:50 isha 22:20 Monthly Full Table

Maghrib Timing in Amherst

For today, Jun 6, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Amherst starts at 20:50. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 20:51, marking a difference of 1 minute later 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.

Positioned at 42.98ยฐ latitude, Amherst experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of June, the solar path in Amherst results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Amherst spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:03, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 01:07.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Amherst:

Islamic Midnight

00:03

Last Third

01:07

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Amherst typically start congregation 10โ€“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 Amherst Mosques

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7-Day Maghrib Schedule

Jun 6, 2026
20 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:50
Jun 7, 2026
21 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:51
Jun 8, 2026
22 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:52
Jun 9, 2026
23 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:52
Jun 10, 2026
24 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:53
Jun 11, 2026
25 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:53
Jun 12, 2026
26 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:54
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 55ยฐ

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Maghrib Prayer in Amherst โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Maghrib today in Amherst?
Maghrib in Amherst, United States begins today (Saturday, June 06, 2026) at 20:50 local time (America/New_York), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 22:20.
How long is the Maghrib window?
Maghrib has the shortest window of the five daily prayers โ€” typically 60โ€“90 minutes, closing when the red twilight on the western horizon disappears. In Amherst today, the window runs from 20:50 to 22:20.
Can Maghrib be combined with Isha?
Yes โ€” 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 ๏ทบ taught the dua of breaking fast (which applies in Ramadan): "Dhahaba al-zama'u wabtallat al-'uruq wa thabata al-ajru in sha' Allah" โ€” "Thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is established, God willing" (Abu Dawud).
How does today's Maghrib time in Amherst compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Amherst was at 20:50 local time โ€” identical to today's 20:50. 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 ๏ทบ.
What direction is the Qibla from Amherst for Maghrib?
From Amherst, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 55ยฐ measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day โ€” 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' โ€” a fixed odd-numbered close to the daytime prayers, with Isha's witr being the odd close to the night.

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