Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Fairfax, United States
Maghrib Timing in Fairfax
For today, Sunday, April 05, the Maghrib prayer in Fairfax starts at 19:36. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 19:37, 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 38.85° latitude, Fairfax experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of April, the solar path in Fairfax results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Fairfax spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:23, 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 Fairfax:
Islamic Midnight
00:23Last Third
01:59Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Fairfax 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 Fairfax Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Maghrib congregation in Fairfax.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
