Sunset Time and Maghrib
Understand how sunset relates to Maghrib prayer and iftar planning.
Sunset is when the sun goes below the horizon, and Maghrib is tied to that event in prayer timetables.
Local methods can include small adjustments, so city context remains important.
What Affects Sunset Time
Longitude, latitude, altitude, and timezone all affect sunset.
That is why Maghrib should be read from the city page rather than a generic country value.
Sources and Methodology
These links explain the general source or method behind the page. They do not turn the page into a personal ruling, and local calendars or authorities still take precedence when they differ.
- NOAA Solar Calculation Details - General solar-position and sunrise/sunset calculation reference.
- U.S. Naval Observatory Solar Coordinates - Approximate solar-coordinate method used in astronomical calculations.
- PrayTimes Calculation Notes - Practical reference for Fajr/Isha angles and common prayer-time methods.
- World Salah Times methodology and accuracy limits - Internal explanation of calculated times and their limits.