As Ramadan 2026 progresses, millions of Muslims across India will prepare to observe a day of fasting on Wednesday, March 4. Devotees will begin their fast after Sehri, the pre-dawn meal, and break it at sunset during Iftaar. These timings will differ across cities due to geographical variations in sunrise and sunset. Accurate schedules help ensure that observers fast in accordance with local solar times.
City-wise Sehri and Iftaar timings
In the capital, Delhi, Sehri will end around 5:27 am, and Iftaar will be observed at 6:19 pm. In Lucknow, Sehri will conclude at approximately 5:12 am, with Iftaar at 6:05 pm.
In western India, Mumbai’s Sehri will end at about 5:45 am, while Iftaar will fall at 6:42 pm. Ahmedabad will record Sehri at 5:46 am and Iftaar at 6:41 pm, while Jaipur’s fast will begin around 5:34 am and end at 6:25 pm.
Southern cities will follow slightly later schedules due to differences in sunset times. In Hyderabad, Sehri is expected to end at 5:35 am and Iftaar at 6:23 pm. Bengaluru will observe Sehri at 5:24 am and Iftaar at 6:27 pm; Chennai’s timings will see Sehri conclude at 5:14 am and Iftaar at 6:16 pm.
Eastern India will witness some of the earliest timings in the country: in Kolkata, Sehri will end near 4:43 am, and Iftaar will be at 5:38 pm. In Kochi, observers will have Sehri until 5:29 am with Iftaar at 6:33 pm.
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Why timings vary
Sehri and Iftaar timings vary across cities because sunrise and sunset occur at different times depending on longitude and latitude. Cities further east, such as Kolkata, will experience earlier dawn and dusk compared to those in the west, like Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Religious authorities will advise devotees to follow locally verified prayer calendars and mosque announcements, as minute-wise differences may exist within city limits.
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As Muslims across India prepare for another day of devotion and self-discipline, accurate Sehri and Iftaar times will remain essential on March 4, 2026. With the progression of Ramadan, daily shifts in sunrise and sunset will continue to adjust the fasting schedule across the country, reinforcing the importance of referring to local timing guides for observance.
