Muslims observing Ramadan will begin their fast with Sehri (Suhoor) and break it with Iftar on March 18, 2026. The timings vary slightly across cities depending on sunrise and sunset and are subject to minor local changes based on mosque announcements.
Sehri and Iftar timings across major Indian cities
In Delhi, Sehri is expected at 5:09 AM and Iftar at 6:32 PM. Mumbai will have Sehri at around 5:45 AM and Iftar at approximately 6:47 PM. In Kolkata, Sehri is likely between 4:28 AM and 4:30 AM, while Iftar is expected between 6:16 PM and 6:18 PM.
In Lucknow, Sehri is estimated at around 5:00 AM and Iftar at 6:14 PM. Hyderabad is expected to observe Sehri at approximately 5:15 AM and Iftar at around 6:26 PM. Chennai will likely have Sehri at about 5:05 AM and Iftar at 6:23 PM, while Bengaluru is expected to observe Sehri at around 5:20 AM and Iftar at approximately 6:30 PM. These timings are indicative and may differ slightly depending on locality.
Understanding Sehri and Iftar during Ramadan
Sehri, also known as Suhoor, is the pre-dawn meal consumed before the Fajr prayer, marking the beginning of the daily fast. From that point until sunset, those observing the fast refrain from eating and drinking as part of the spiritual discipline of Ramadan.
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Iftar is the meal taken at sunset during the Maghrib prayer to break the fast. It is traditionally begun with dates and water, followed by a full meal shared with family and community. Since sunrise and sunset times shift each day slightly, Sehri and Iftar timings continue to change gradually throughout the month.
