IT IS MAGHRIB TIME NOW IN GAFSA

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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Gafsa, Tunisia

17:57

-1m tomorrow

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fajr 05:00 dhuhr 12:11 asr 15:28 maghrib 17:57 isha 19:27 Monthly Full Table

Maghrib Timing in Gafsa

For today, Oct 10, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Gafsa starts at 17:57. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:56, 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 34.43° latitude, Gafsa experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of October, the solar path in Gafsa results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Gafsa spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:29, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:19.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Gafsa:

Islamic Midnight

23:29

Last Third

01:19

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Gafsa 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 Gafsa Mosques

Live Data

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7-Day Maghrib Schedule

Oct 10, 2026

29 Rabi’ al-Thani

17:57

Oct 11, 2026

30 Rabi’ al-Thani

17:56

Oct 12, 2026

1 Jumada al-Ula

17:55

Oct 13, 2026

2 Jumada al-Ula

17:54

Oct 14, 2026

3 Jumada al-Ula

17:52

Oct 15, 2026

4 Jumada al-Ula

17:51

Oct 16, 2026

5 Jumada al-Ula

17:50

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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 107°

Maghrib Prayer in Gafsa — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Maghrib today in Gafsa?

Maghrib in Gafsa, Tunisia begins today (Saturday, October 10, 2026) at 17:57 local time (Africa/Tunis), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 19:27.

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 Gafsa today, the window runs from 17:57 to 19:27.

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 Gafsa compare to the same date last year?

On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Gafsa was at 17:57 local time — identical to today's 17:57. 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 Gafsa for Maghrib?

From Gafsa, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 107° 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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