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What time is Maghrib in Singapore? How the time is set

Maghrib in Singapore starts at sunset, around 7:00 to 7:20 PM through the year. How the time is set, why it shifts, and where to check today's time.

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Maghrib is the prayer performed just after sunset. In Singapore it starts at sunset and falls at roughly 7:00 PM to 7:20 PM through the year. Published timetables for 2026 show Maghrib at about 7:06 PM in May and about 7:11 to 7:14 PM in early July, depending on the site and location. For today's exact time, check the official timetable from Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) or your mosque.

Why the time changes by a few minutes

Maghrib is tied to sunset, so it moves a little every day. Singapore sits close to the equator, so day length barely changes across the year. The shift is only a matter of minutes, but it is enough that you should not rely on a fixed clock time.

Different timetables can differ by a minute or two. Sites and apps use different calculation methods and different reference points for location. Most Singapore Muslims follow the MUIS timetable, and many third-party sites say they use the MUIS method by default.

The significance of Maghrib

Maghrib is the fourth of the five daily prayers (salah). It marks the transition from day to night. In Islamic tradition the new day begins at sunset, and Maghrib is also the time of breaking the fast during Ramadan.

What affects the exact time

  1. Location: Sunset depends on longitude and latitude. Within Singapore the difference is small.
  2. Time of year: Sunset drifts earlier and later across the year, even near the equator.
  3. Calculation method: Organisations differ slightly in how they define the start of the prayer. Some traditions, such as Ja'fari, begin Maghrib a few minutes after sunset.
  4. Weather: Cloud can hide the sunset, so timetables use calculated times rather than what you can see.

Where to check Maghrib time

  • The MUIS prayer timetable, which is the reference for most mosques in Singapore.
  • Your local mosque's website, social media or notice board.
  • Prayer-time apps and websites. Check that they are set to Singapore and to the MUIS method, otherwise times may be off by a few minutes.

If you are close to the start time, such as when you are travelling, confirm with the official timetable instead of relying on an estimate.