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Maghrib Prayer Time in Burton-on-Trent Today

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Maghrib in Burton-on-Trent today is 20:41 (Tuesday, 11th August 2026), calculated using the Muslim World League method.

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Tuesday, 11th August 2026 · Burton-on-Trent, England · Muslim World League method

Maghrib — Burton-on-Trent — Today

20:41

المغرب  ·  Maghrib / Magrib

All Prayer Times in Burton-on-Trent Today

Burton-on-Trent prayer times for Tuesday, 11th August 2026
Prayer Begins
Fajr Dawn
Sunrise Shurūq
Dhuhr Midday
Asr Afternoon
Maghrib Sunset
Isha Night
At Burton-on-Trent's latitude the sun doesn't reach the Fajr/Isha twilight angle around this date, so a documented high-latitude adjustment (one-seventh of the night) is applied. Confirm with your local mosque.

Fajr

04:24

Sunrise

05:41

Dhuhr

13:12

Asr

17:15

Maghrib

20:41

Isha

21:58

Astronomical (MWL)

About Maghrib Prayer

Maghrib is the fourth of the five daily prayers, prayed immediately after sunset. It consists of 3 obligatory rakaat — unique among the five prayers. Islamic scholars emphasise praying Maghrib promptly without delay. During Ramadan, Maghrib marks the moment of iftar (breaking the fast).

The Prophet ﷺ said: "My nation will be in a good state as long as they do not delay Maghrib until the stars appear." (Abu Dawud). Praying Maghrib immediately at sunset is strongly recommended.
Fard Rakaat
3
Time
sunset
Arabic
المغرب

Time window: Maghrib in Burton-on-Trent begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears from the sky — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset.

Maghrib Prayer in Burton-on-Trent — FAQs

What time is Maghrib prayer in Burton-on-Trent today?
Maghrib prayer in Burton-on-Trent today (Tuesday, 11th August 2026) is at 20:41, calculated using the Muslim World League method.
What time does Maghrib start in Burton-on-Trent?
Maghrib in Burton-on-Trent begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears from the sky — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 20:41.
How many rakaat is Maghrib prayer?
Maghrib has 3 fard (obligatory) rakaat, plus 2 sunnah rakaat after. It is the only obligatory prayer with 3 fard rakaat.
When does the Maghrib window close?
Maghrib ends when the red twilight (shafaq ahmar) disappears from the sky — typically 60–90 minutes after sunset. In UK summers, twilight can persist very late due to the northern latitude.
Can you pray Maghrib before sunset?
No — Maghrib begins at the exact moment of sunset. Praying before sunset is invalid.
Is Maghrib time the same as iftar time?
Yes — Maghrib time marks the start of iftar (breaking the fast) during Ramadan. Muslims break their fast at exactly the Maghrib time shown on prayer time apps.