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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Biskra, Algeria

18:52
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fajr 04:47 dhuhr 12:34 asr 16:08 maghrib 18:52 isha 20:22 Monthly Full Table

Maghrib Timing in Biskra

For today, Sep 10, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Biskra starts at 18:52. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 18:50, marking a difference of 1 minute 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 34.85° latitude, Biskra experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of September, the solar path in Biskra results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Biskra spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:50, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:29.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Biskra:

Islamic Midnight

23:50

Last Third

01:29

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Biskra 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 Biskra Mosques

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7-Day Maghrib Schedule

Sep 10, 2026
28 Rabi’ al-Awwal
18:52
Sep 11, 2026
29 Rabi’ al-Awwal
18:50
Sep 12, 2026
1 Rabi’ al-Thani
18:49
Sep 13, 2026
2 Rabi’ al-Thani
18:48
Sep 14, 2026
3 Rabi’ al-Thani
18:46
Sep 15, 2026
4 Rabi’ al-Thani
18:45
Sep 16, 2026
5 Rabi’ al-Thani
18:43
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 105°

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Maghrib Prayer in Biskra — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Maghrib today in Biskra?
Maghrib in Biskra, Algeria begins today (Thursday, September 10, 2026) at 18:52 local time (Africa/Algiers), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 20:22.
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 Biskra today, the window runs from 18:52 to 20:22.
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 Biskra compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Biskra was at 18:51 local time. Today it is at 18:52, which is 1 minutes later. 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 Biskra for Maghrib?
From Biskra, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 105° 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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