IT IS MAGHRIB TIME NOW IN GRAND-BASSAM
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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire

18:23
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Maghrib Timing in Grand-Bassam

For today, May 27, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Grand-Bassam starts at 18:23. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 18:24, 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 5.21° latitude, Grand-Bassam experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Grand-Bassam results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Grand-Bassam spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:33, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:16.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Grand-Bassam:

Islamic Midnight

23:33

Last Third

01:16

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Grand-Bassam 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 Grand-Bassam Mosques

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Find a place for Maghrib congregation in Grand-Bassam.

Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 65°

Maghrib Prayer in Grand-Bassam — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Maghrib today in Grand-Bassam?
Maghrib in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire begins today (Wednesday, May 27, 2026) at 18:23 local time (Africa/Abidjan), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 19:53.
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 Grand-Bassam today, the window runs from 18:23 to 19:53.
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 Grand-Bassam compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Grand-Bassam was at 18:23 local time — identical to today's 18:23. 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 Grand-Bassam for Maghrib?
From Grand-Bassam, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 65° 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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