Time for Mincha L'chatchila
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Question
Hello, a. How long before sunset can one ideally begin praying Mincha? b. If a person has not yet finished the Amidah and sunset has already arrived, can they continue?
Answer
Hello
a. Two and a half hours before sunset. This is called 'Mincha Ketana'.
b. One can continue up to 13 minutes after sunset.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 233
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