IT IS MAGHRIB TIME NOW IN PORT ELIZABETH
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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

17:52
+1m tomorrow
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fajr 05:22 dhuhr 12:20 asr 15:27 maghrib 17:52 isha 19:22 Monthly Full Table

Maghrib Timing in Port Elizabeth

For today, Aug 22, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Port Elizabeth starts at 17:52. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 17:52, marking a difference of 1 minute later 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 33.96° latitude, Port Elizabeth experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of August, the solar path in Port Elizabeth results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Port Elizabeth spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:36, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:31.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Port Elizabeth:

Islamic Midnight

23:36

Last Third

01:31

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth Mosques

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7-Day Maghrib Schedule

Aug 22, 2026
9 Rabi’ al-Awwal
17:52
Aug 23, 2026
10 Rabi’ al-Awwal
17:52
Aug 24, 2026
11 Rabi’ al-Awwal
17:53
Aug 25, 2026
12 Rabi’ al-Awwal
17:54
Aug 26, 2026
13 Rabi’ al-Awwal
17:54
Aug 27, 2026
14 Rabi’ al-Awwal
17:55
Aug 28, 2026
15 Rabi’ al-Awwal
17:56
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 16°

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Maghrib Prayer in Port Elizabeth — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Maghrib today in Port Elizabeth?
Maghrib in Port Elizabeth, South Africa begins today (Saturday, August 22, 2026) at 17:52 local time (Africa/Johannesburg), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 19:22.
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 Port Elizabeth today, the window runs from 17:52 to 19:22.
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 Port Elizabeth compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Port Elizabeth was at 17:52 local time — identical to today's 17:52. 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 Port Elizabeth for Maghrib?
From Port Elizabeth, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 16° 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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