Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Swansea, United Kingdom
⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Swansea due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Maghrib Timing in Swansea
For today, Thursday, May 21, the Maghrib prayer in Swansea starts at 21:09. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 21:10, 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.
Because Swansea is located at a high latitude of 51.62° N, it encounters the 'Persistent Twilight' phenomenon during the summer. At this latitude, the sun does not descend far enough (18 degrees) below the horizon. Consequently, Maghrib is calculated using the 'Nearest Latitude' or 'One-Seventh' rule. During the month of May, the solar path in Swansea results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Swansea spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 06:42, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 09:53.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Swansea:
Islamic Midnight
06:42Last Third
09:53Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Swansea 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 Swansea Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Maghrib congregation in Swansea.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah