Why do calculation methods differ?

Different Islamic juristic and astronomical authorities use different solar elevation angles to define Fajr (true dawn) and Isha (true night). Umm al-Qura (used in Saudi Arabia) uses 18.5° below horizon for Fajr; Muslim World League uses 18°; ISNA (North America) uses 15°; Karachi (South Asia) uses 18°. The differences are typically 5–15 minutes — choose the method recommended by your local mosque or community.

Hanafi vs Standard for Asr time?

Hanafi method calculates Asr when an object's shadow equals 2× its length (later in the afternoon). The Standard method (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) uses 1× shadow length (earlier). The difference can be 30–90 minutes depending on season and latitude. Asr does not affect Sehri or Iftar timing — only the timing of the Asr prayer.

Are these times accurate to the minute?

Times are rounded to the minute and accurate to within ±2 minutes for most locations. Local topography (mountains, tall buildings on the eastern/western horizon) can shift the actual visible sunrise / sunset by a few minutes from the calculated solar position. For exact local timing, follow your nearest mosque's announcement.

What if Ramadan starts a day later than this calendar?

Local moon-sighting committees (Pakistan: Ruet-e-Hilal, Saudi Arabia: Supreme Court) may declare 1 Ramadan a day later or earlier than the Umm al-Qura tabular calendar. The calendar shows 30 days starting from the calculated 1 Ramadan. If your community starts a day later, simply use day 1 from the next day onwards (the times remain accurate, just the day labels shift).

Does this work for non-Pakistani cities?

Yes — works worldwide. The Aladhan API supports any latitude/longitude. The country selector also auto-suggests the regionally appropriate calculation method (Karachi for Pakistan, Umm al-Qura for Saudi/Gulf, ISNA for North America, MWL for Europe / global default).

What's the Sunnah for Sehri and Iftar?

Delay Sehri until close to Fajr (the Prophet ﷺ used to delay it to roughly the time it takes to recite 50 verses of Quran before Fajr — Bukhari 1921). Hasten Iftar — break the fast immediately at Maghrib with dates and water, then pray Maghrib. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'People will continue to be on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of the fast' (Bukhari 1957, Muslim 1098).

Sehri & Iftar Ramadan Schedule

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Generate a printable 30-day Ramadan calendar with Sehri (Imsak), Fajr, Sunrise, Iftar (Maghrib), and Isha times for any city worldwide.

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Sehri & Iftar Ramadan Schedule

Generated on April 25, 2026

Generates a 30-day Ramadan schedule with Sehri (Imsak) and Iftar (Maghrib) times for your selected country. Powered by Aladhan + your saved calculation method preference. Print or save as PDF for fridge / mosque distribution.

Calculation method

Hijri year (AH)

Ramadan 1447 AH ≈ Feb-Mar 2026.

For accurate local timing: moon-sighting committees in your country may declare the start of Ramadan one day earlier or later than the Aladhan calendar prediction (which uses astronomical calculation). Always verify with your local mosque or Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Times shift by ~1 minute per day across the month — print this once and refer to it daily.

?What is the Sehri & Iftar Ramadan Schedule?

The Sehri & Iftar Ramadan Schedule generates a complete 30-day printable calendar for the holy month of Ramadan, showing Sehri (Imsak / pre-dawn meal end time), Fajr (start of fasting), Sunrise, Iftar (Maghrib / fast-breaking time), and Isha for any city worldwide. It uses the official Aladhan API (which sources data from major calculation authorities like Muslim World League, ISNA, Egyptian General Authority, Umm al-Qura Makkah, and University of Karachi) and supports the standard Islamic juristic methods including Hanafi (Asr at 2× shadow length) and Standard / Shafi'i (1× shadow length). The calendar is print-ready: hit Print and you get a clean A4-friendly version ideal for pinning on the fridge, distributing in the mosque, or laminating for the dining table. Local moon-sighting may shift the start date by ±1 day from the calculated Umm al-Qura Hijri calendar.

The Formula

Sehri (Imsak) ≈ Fajr − 10 minutes (varies by method). Iftar = Maghrib (sunset). Calculation: Aladhan API uses solar geometry — Fajr/Isha angles below the horizon (typically 18° / 17° depending on method).

Fasting begins at Subh-e-Sadiq (true dawn = start of Fajr) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). Imsak — the time you must stop eating Sehri — is conventionally set ~10 minutes before Fajr as a precautionary buffer (the Sunnah is to eat until Fajr begins, but the buffer is widely adopted). Sunrise (Shuruq) is shown so you know when the Fajr prayer window ends. Calculation methods differ in their solar elevation angles: Muslim World League uses 18° for Fajr / 17° for Isha; ISNA uses 15°/15°; Egyptian uses 19.5°/17.5°; Umm al-Qura uses 18.5° for Fajr / 90 minutes after Maghrib for Isha (120 min in Ramadan); Karachi uses 18°/18°. In high-latitude regions (>48° N/S) where dawn doesn't occur in summer, methods like Angle-Based or Middle-of-Night kick in.

Estimated Sehri & Iftar times for Ramadan 1446 AH (March 2025) in major cities

Based on Muslim World League calculation method. Times are approximate to ±5 minutes; verify with your local mosque on the day.

City	Sehri (Imsak)	Fajr	Sunrise	Iftar (Maghrib)	Isha	Fast length
Karachi	05:10	05:20	06:35	18:35	19:50	~13h 15m
Lahore	04:55	05:05	06:25	18:30	19:50	~13h 25m
Islamabad	04:50	05:00	06:25	18:25	19:45	~13h 25m
Mecca	05:05	05:15	06:30	18:35	19:50	~13h 20m
Madinah	05:00	05:10	06:25	18:30	19:45	~13h 20m
Dubai	05:00	05:10	06:25	18:30	19:45	~13h 20m
London	04:50	05:00	06:30	18:10	19:35	~13h 10m
New York	05:30	05:40	06:55	18:00	19:15	~12h 20m
Toronto	05:25	05:35	06:55	18:05	19:25	~12h 30m
Sydney	05:00	05:10	06:25	18:55	20:15	~13h 45m

Put It in Perspective

Average Pakistani fast in Ramadan ranges from 12.5 hours (December) to 15.5 hours (June) due to the Hijri calendar drifting through seasons.

Northern European fasts (Stockholm, Helsinki) can exceed 20 hours in summer Ramadans — many Muslims there follow Mecca times per scholarly fatwa.

An estimated 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan — making it the largest synchronized fast on Earth, spanning every time zone.

Saudi Arabia and most Gulf states begin and end Ramadan based on Umm al-Qura sighting; South Asia (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh) traditionally relies on local Ruet-e-Hilal moon sighting — explaining the occasional 1-day difference between regions.

Practical Examples

Karachi Ramadan 1446 AH (March 2025): Sehri ~05:10, Fajr ~05:20, Sunrise ~06:35, Iftar ~18:35, Isha ~19:50 — typical 13.5-hour fast.

Lahore: nearly identical to Karachi (same longitude band) — Iftar ~5 minutes later as you move east.

London Ramadan 1446 (Mar 2025): Sehri ~04:50, Iftar ~18:10 — ~13.5 hour fast (early March, before clocks change).

Dubai: Sehri ~05:05, Iftar ~18:25 — typical Gulf fast of ~13.5 hours in March, stretching to ~15+ hours when Ramadan falls in summer.

Toronto Ramadan in summer (e.g., Ramadan 2027 in May): can reach 17+ hour fasts due to high latitude — many scholars permit local-time-zone-aligned fasting (Saudi or Mecca times) when impractical.

Reykjavik or other extreme-latitude cities: in summer, Fajr never occurs — Muslims follow Mecca times or the closest mid-latitude city per scholarly fatwa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sehri (also called Suhoor) is the pre-dawn meal eaten before fasting begins. Imsak is the precautionary time to stop eating — typically 10 minutes before Fajr as a safety buffer. Strictly speaking, the Sunnah allows eating until Fajr (true dawn) begins; the 10-minute buffer is a cultural / scholarly convention to prevent accidentally eating into Fajr. Some scholars consider Imsak unnecessary; consult your local mosque.

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Sehri & Iftar Ramadan Schedule

Sehri & Iftar Ramadan Schedule

?What is the Sehri & Iftar Ramadan Schedule?

The Formula

Estimated Sehri & Iftar times for Ramadan 1446 AH (March 2025) in major cities

Put It in Perspective

Practical Examples

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Sehri (Imsak) and Fajr?

Why do calculation methods differ?

Hanafi vs Standard for Asr time?

Are these times accurate to the minute?

Can I print this schedule?

What if Ramadan starts a day later than this calendar?

Does this work for non-Pakistani cities?

What's the Sunnah for Sehri and Iftar?

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