Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Kolkata, India
Maghrib Timing in Kolkata
For today, Saturday, June 06, the Maghrib prayer in Kolkata starts at 18:18. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 18:19, 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 22.56° latitude, Kolkata experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of June, the solar path in Kolkata results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Kolkata spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 22:50, while the 'Last Third' of the night-the ideal time for Tahajjud-starts at 00:21.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Kolkata:
Islamic Midnight
22:50Last Third
00:21Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Kolkata 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 Kolkata Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Maghrib congregation in Kolkata.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
Qibla Direction
🕋 278°Frequently Asked Questions about Maghrib in Kolkata
What time is Maghrib in Kolkata today?
Maghrib in Kolkata today is at 18:18 local time.
What time is Maghrib in Kolkata tomorrow?
Maghrib in Kolkata tomorrow is at 18:19 local time.
What is the Maghrib prayer?
What is today's Hijri date in Kolkata?
Today's Hijri (Islamic) date for Kolkata is 20 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447.
