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- Halacha
- Prayer
- Mincha and Ma'ariv
Question
What is the latest time for Maariv, in case one forgot to daven before Chatzot?
Answer
If one didn't daven Maariv before Chatzot (midnight) he may still daven until dawn.
If he was under duress, he can daven until sunrise but without Hashkivenu and Amidah.

Davening too early?
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Tammuz 18, 5768

Woman davening after zeman
Various Rabbis | 16 Elul 5767

davening before sunrise
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tevet 23, 5779




