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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in East London, South Africa

17:08
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Maghrib Timing in East London

For today, Jun 10, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in East London starts at 17:08. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:08, 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 33.02ยฐ latitude, East London experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of June, the solar path in East London results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in East London spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:22, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 01:27.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in East London:

Islamic Midnight

23:22

Last Third

01:27

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in East London 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 East London Mosques

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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 13ยฐ

Maghrib Prayer in East London โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Maghrib today in East London?
Maghrib in East London, South Africa begins today (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) at 17:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 18:38.
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 East London today, the window runs from 17:08 to 18:38.
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 East London compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in East London was at 17:08 local time โ€” identical to today's 17:08. 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 East London for Maghrib?
From East London, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 13ยฐ 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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