Afternoon Prayer
Mincha Time: Find Today's Afternoon Prayer
Find accurate Mincha times for your city. Mincha Gedolah, Mincha Ketanah, Plag HaMincha, and sunset times with GRA and Magen Avraham opinions.
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About Mincha Time
Mincha, the afternoon prayer, has its roots in the offering of the afternoon Tamid sacrifice in the Beit HaMikdash. It can be prayed from shortly after midday until sunset, making it the prayer with the most limited time window.
There are two key times for Mincha: Mincha Gedolah (the earliest, half a halachic hour after Chatzot) and Mincha Ketanah (a later preferred time, 2.5 halachic hours before sunset). Plag HaMincha, 1.25 hours before sunset, marks the boundary between afternoon and evening.
Our Mincha times are calculated with precise astronomical data for over 500 cities, showing both GRA and Magen Avraham opinions for complete halachic accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I pray Mincha?
Mincha can be prayed from Mincha Gedolah (half a halachic hour after midday) until sunset. Some prefer to wait until Mincha Ketanah (2.5 halachic hours before sunset). The prayer window closes at sunset.
What is the difference between Mincha Gedolah and Mincha Ketanah?
Mincha Gedolah is the earliest possible time for Mincha, beginning half a halachic hour after Chatzot (midday). Mincha Ketanah is a later time, 2.5 halachic hours before sunset, preferred by some opinions as the ideal time for Mincha.
What is Plag HaMincha?
Plag HaMincha is 1.25 halachic hours before sunset. It serves as a dividing point between afternoon and evening. Some communities permit praying Maariv after Plag HaMincha, while others wait until nightfall.
Can I pray Mincha after sunset?
Ideally, Mincha should be completed before sunset. In pressing circumstances, many authorities allow Mincha during Bein HaShmashot (the twilight period after sunset), but this should not be relied upon regularly.