Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Cape Town, South Africa
Maghrib Timing in Cape Town
For today, Tuesday, April 21, the Maghrib prayer in Cape Town starts at 18:17. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 18:15, 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 33.93° latitude, Cape Town experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of April, the solar path in Cape Town results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Cape Town spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:02, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:57.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Cape Town:
Islamic Midnight
00:02Last Third
01:57Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Cape Town 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
Spiritual Gem
"Maghrib is the Witr of the daytime; its performance is a sign of gratitude."
Nearby Cape Town Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Maghrib congregation in Cape Town.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
