The holy month of Ramadan involves fasting from dawn until dusk, and exact prayer and fasting times are often guided by local moon sightings and verified timetables published by religious authorities.
Sehri and Iftar timings
Across India, Muslims observing Roza on March 1, 2026, will begin their fast before dawn with Sehri and break it at sunset with Iftar. Because sunrise and sunset vary by location, every city has slightly different timings.
In New Delhi, Sehri will end at 5:27 a.m., and Iftar will begin at 6:22 p.m. on March 1.
In Hyderabad, Sehri is scheduled around 5:21 a.m., with Iftar around 6:24 p.m., reflecting the city’s slightly earlier sunrise and later sunset.
In Mumbai, observers will finish Sehri by 5:38 a.m. and break their fast at 6:44 p.m., while in Bengaluru, Sehri will be at 5:24 a.m. and Iftar at 6:30 p.m.
In Lucknow, Sehri will conclude at 5:12 a.m., with Iftar at 6:08 p.m. In Chennai, the pre-dawn Sehri will be at 5:13 a.m. and the evening Iftar at 6:18 p.m. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, which lies further east, Sehri will end early at 4:43 a.m., and Iftar will begin at 5:41 p.m. These timings give fasting Muslims in major Indian cities precise windows for observing their fast on March 1.
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Why timings differ
Sehri and Iftar times depend on local sunrise and sunset schedules, which vary according to latitude and longitude. Cities farther east, like Kolkata, have earlier mornings and evenings compared with cities located further west.
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With Ramadan 2026 underway, accurate Sehri and Iftar timings help observers across India plan their fasts and prayers on March 1. As the month progresses, these times will continue to shift each day slightly in accordance with changing daylight patterns.
