Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Sacramento, United States
Maghrib Timing in Sacramento
For today, Thursday, May 21, the Maghrib prayer in Sacramento starts at 20:15. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 20:16, 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 38.58° latitude, Sacramento experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Sacramento results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Sacramento spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:05, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:21.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Sacramento:
Islamic Midnight
00:05Last Third
01:21Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Sacramento 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 Sacramento Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Maghrib congregation in Sacramento.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
