Maariv Prayer Before Nightfall - For Ashkenazim
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Question
Hello, We have a Maariv minyan at our factory every day, but it takes place before the stars come out, after sunset, as this is the time when people working in the area can attend. Some of us are Ashkenazim and some are Sephardim. Can we, the Ashkenazim, join this minyan, or is it problematic?
Answer
Hello,
Only if there won't be a minyan without you should you pray there.
If there will be a minyan without you and you will go to another minyan afterward, pray after the stars come out.
Source
Rema, Orach Chaim, Siman 233, Sif 1
Note: In our countries, where it is customary to pray Maariv from Plag Hamincha, one should not pray Mincha afterward; but in a pressing situation, one fulfills the obligation if praying Mincha until nightfall, that is, until the stars come out (Beit Yosef in the name of Ohel Moed and Rashba).