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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Ar Rifā‘, Bahrain

18:22
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fajr 03:15 dhuhr 11:34 asr 15:01 maghrib 18:22 isha 19:52 Monthly Full Table

Maghrib Timing in Ar Rifā‘

For today, May 27, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Ar Rifā‘ starts at 18:22. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 18:23, marking a difference of 0 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.

Positioned at 26.13° latitude, Ar Rifā‘ experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Ar Rifā‘ results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Ar Rifā‘ spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 22:49, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 00:17.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Ar Rifā‘:

Islamic Midnight

22:49

Last Third

00:17

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Ar Rifā‘ 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."

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7-Day Maghrib Schedule

May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:22
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:23
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:23
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:24
May 31, 2026
14 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:24
Jun 1, 2026
15 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:25
Jun 2, 2026
16 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:25
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 247°

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Maghrib Prayer in Ar Rifā‘ — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Maghrib today in Ar Rifā‘?
Maghrib in Ar Rifā‘, Bahrain begins today (Wednesday, May 27, 2026) at 18:22 local time (Asia/Bahrain), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 19:52.
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 Ar Rifā‘ today, the window runs from 18:22 to 19:52.
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 Ar Rifā‘ compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Ar Rifā‘ was at 18:23 local time. Today it is at 18:22, which is 1 minutes earlier. This year-over-year drift reflects the gradual shift of the solar year and is the reason prayer times are recomputed astronomically every day rather than read from a static table.
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 Ar Rifā‘ for Maghrib?
From Ar Rifā‘, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 247° 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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