IT IS MAGHRIB TIME NOW IN PARAKOU

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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Parakou, Benin

19:04

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fajr 05:27 dhuhr 12:52 asr 16:02 maghrib 19:04 isha 20:34 Monthly Full Table

Maghrib Timing in Parakou

For today, Aug 20, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Parakou starts at 19:04. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 19:04, 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 9.34° latitude, Parakou experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of August, the solar path in Parakou results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Parakou spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:16, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:59.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Parakou:

Islamic Midnight

00:16

Last Third

01:59

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Parakou 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 Parakou Mosques

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7-Day Maghrib Schedule

Aug 20, 2026

7 Rabi’ al-Awwal

19:04

Aug 21, 2026

8 Rabi’ al-Awwal

19:04

Aug 22, 2026

9 Rabi’ al-Awwal

19:03

Aug 23, 2026

10 Rabi’ al-Awwal

19:03

Aug 24, 2026

11 Rabi’ al-Awwal

19:02

Aug 25, 2026

12 Rabi’ al-Awwal

19:02

Aug 26, 2026

13 Rabi’ al-Awwal

19:01

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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 67°

Maghrib Prayer in Parakou — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Maghrib today in Parakou?

Maghrib in Parakou, Benin begins today (Thursday, August 20, 2026) at 19:04 local time (Africa/Porto-Novo), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 20:34.

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 Parakou today, the window runs from 19:04 to 20:34.

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 Parakou compare to the same date last year?

On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Parakou was at 19:04 local time — identical to today's 19:04. 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 Parakou for Maghrib?

From Parakou, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 67° 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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