With the holy month of Ramadan underway, Muslims across India are observing the daily fast from dawn to sunset. The fast begins after Sehri, the pre-dawn meal, and concludes at Iftar, marked by the sunset (Maghrib) prayer. Timings vary slightly from city to city, depending on geographical location.
Religious authorities advise devotees to follow locally verified prayer calendars, as sunrise and sunset times shift each day slightly.
Sehri and Iftar timings in major cities
In the national capital Delhi, Sehri concluded at approximately 5:16 am, while Iftar is expected around 6:19 pm.
In Mumbai, Sehri ended at about 5:56 am, with Iftar at roughly 6:58 pm.
Eastern metropolis Kolkata recorded an earlier Sehri at around 4:30 am and Iftar at approximately 5:37 pm, reflecting its eastern longitude.
In southern cities, Bengaluru observed Sehri at around 5:35 am and Iftar at 6:32 pm, while Chennai recorded Sehri at 5:31 am and Iftar at about 6:00 pm.
Meanwhile, in Hyderabad, Sehri concluded around 5:48 am, and Iftar is expected at 6:28 pm.
In western India, Ahmedabad and Pune observed Sehri around 5:46 am and 5:36 am, respectively, with Iftar close to 6:57 pm and 6:52 pm.
In the northeast, Guwahati recorded one of the earliest Sehri timings at approximately 4:53 am, with Iftar around 5:58 pm.
In Lucknow, Sehri ended at about 5:15 am, and Iftar is expected near 6:28 pm.
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Why do timings differ across India?
Sehri and Iftar timings differ because of variations in sunrise and sunset across regions. Cities located further east experience earlier sunrises and sunsets compared to those in western India. The timings also change each day marginally as the lunar month progresses. Scholars encourage devotees to ensure they complete Sehri before the Fajr prayer and break their fast immediately at sunset with Maghrib.
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Ramadan is marked not only by fasting but also by increased prayers, charity and community gatherings. Markets in several cities remain vibrant in the evenings, with families gathering for Iftar and Taraweeh prayers at mosques. As the holy month progresses, authorities and religious bodies continue to release daily updates on Sehri and Iftar timings to help devotees observe the fast accurately.
