Muslims observing Ramadan on March 19, 2026, will begin their fast with Sehri and break it with Iftar at sunset, with timings varying slightly across cities. These timings are approximate and may differ based on local mosque announcements.

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Sehri and Iftar timings across major cities

In Delhi, Sehri is at 5:07 AM, and Iftar is at 6:32 PM. Mumbai will observe Sehri at around 5:45 AM and Iftar at approximately 6:45 PM. In Kolkata, Sehri is expected around 4:35 AM, while Iftar is likely around 5:55 PM.

Chennai will have Sehri at about 5:05 AM and Iftar at around 6:20 PM. Hyderabad is expected to observe Sehri at around 5:15 AM and Iftar at approximately 6:25 PM. Bengaluru’s timings are likely to be 5:20 AM for Sehri and 6:30 PM for Iftar.

In Lucknow, Sehri is estimated at around 5:00 AM with Iftar at about 6:12 PM, while Ahmedabad is expected to observe Sehri at around 5:40 AM and Iftar at approximately 6:46 PM.

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Importance of Sehri and Iftar in Ramadan

Sehri, also known as Suhoor, is the pre-dawn meal consumed before the Fajr prayer, marking the start of the daily fast. From that point until sunset, observers refrain from eating and drinking as part of Ramadan’s spiritual discipline. Iftar is the meal taken at sunset during the Maghrib prayer to break the fast. Traditionally, it begins with dates and water, followed by a larger meal shared with family and community. Since sunrise and sunset times shift each day slightly, Sehri and Iftar timings continue to change throughout the holy month.