Sehri and Iftar Timings 20 February 2026 Across India — Ramadan 2026

Ramadan 2026 officially began in India on 19 February 2026 following the sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of 18 February. Muslims across the country observed their second fast (Roza) on 20 February 2026, continuing the holy month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection.

Fasting begins at Sehri (Suhoor) before dawn and ends at Iftar at sunset (Maghrib). Below are the city-wise Sehri and Iftar timings for 20 February 2026 across major Indian cities.

Note: Timings are approximate and may vary slightly depending on local moon sighting and geographical location. Always confirm with your local mosque or Islamic committee.

What is Sehri and Iftar?

• Sehri (Suhoor): The pre-dawn meal eaten before the Fajr prayer. Fasting begins immediately after Sehri time ends.
• Iftar: The meal to break the fast at Maghrib (sunset) prayer, traditionally with dates and water.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

Sehri & Iftar Timings – 20 February 2026 (India)

North India

New Delhi

• Sehri: 05:32 AM
• Iftar: 06:18 PM

Lucknow

• Sehri: 05:28 AM
• Iftar: 06:10 PM

Chandigarh

• Sehri: 05:34 AM
• Iftar: 06:20 PM

West India

Mumbai

• Sehri: 05:50 AM
• Iftar: 06:42 PM

Ahmedabad

• Sehri: 05:48 AM
• Iftar: 06:38 PM

Jaipur

• Sehri: 05:40 AM
• Iftar: 06:28 PM

South India

Hyderabad

• Sehri: 05:40 AM
• Iftar: 06:20 PM

Bengaluru

• Sehri: 05:41 AM
• Iftar: 06:27 PM

Chennai

• Sehri: 05:32 AM
• Iftar: 06:18 PM

Kochi

• Sehri: 05:39 AM
• Iftar: 06:25 PM

East & Central India

Kolkata

• Sehri: 05:09 AM
• Iftar: 05:52 PM

Patna

• Sehri: 05:18 AM
• Iftar: 06:00 PM

Bhopal

• Sehri: 05:42 AM
• Iftar: 06:30 PM

Sehri and Iftar Timings – 20 February 2026 (India)

State / UT	Major City	Sehri (AM)	Iftar (PM)
Andhra Pradesh	Visakhapatnam	05:24	06:08
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar	04:45	05:28
Assam	Guwahati	04:58	05:42
Bihar	Patna	05:18	06:00
Chhattisgarh	Raipur	05:33	06:15
Goa	Panaji	05:53	06:45
Gujarat	Ahmedabad	05:48	06:38
Haryana	Gurugram	05:33	06:19
Himachal Pradesh	Shimla	05:36	06:22
Jharkhand	Ranchi	05:16	05:58
Karnataka	Bengaluru	05:41	06:27
Kerala	Kochi	05:39	06:25
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal	05:42	06:30
Maharashtra	Mumbai	05:50	06:42
Manipur	Imphal	04:47	05:31
Meghalaya	Shillong	04:56	05:40
Mizoram	Aizawl	04:52	05:36
Nagaland	Kohima	04:49	05:33
Odisha	Bhubaneswar	05:22	06:05
Punjab	Amritsar	05:35	06:21
Rajasthan	Jaipur	05:40	06:28
Sikkim	Gangtok	05:03	05:46
Tamil Nadu	Chennai	05:32	06:18
Telangana	Hyderabad	05:40	06:20
Tripura	Agartala	05:01	05:45
Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow	05:28	06:10
Uttarakhand	Dehradun	05:31	06:17
West Bengal	Kolkata	05:09	05:52
Delhi	New Delhi	05:32	06:18
Jammu & Kashmir	Srinagar	05:38	06:25
Ladakh	Leh	05:50	06:37
Chandigarh	Chandigarh	05:34	06:20
Andaman & Nicobar	Port Blair	04:58	05:36
Puducherry	Puducherry	05:31	06:17
Lakshadweep	Kavaratti	05:47	06:32

Ramadan 2026 in India

• Start Date: 19 February 2026
• First Fast: 20 February 2026
• Expected Eid ul-Fitr: Around 20–21 March 2026 (subject to moon sighting)

Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days depending on the lunar calendar.

Expected Eid-ul-Fitr 2026

Ramadan 2026 is expected to conclude around 20–21 March 2026, subject to the sighting of the Shawwal moon. Eid-ul-Fitr will mark the end of the fasting month.

Importance of Fasting During Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It teaches:

• Self-discipline
• Patience and gratitude
• Compassion for the less fortunate
• Spiritual purification

Muslims increase prayers, recite the Quran, give charity (Zakat & Sadaqah), and strengthen family and community bonds.

Important Reminder

• Follow your local mosque announcements
• Check daily prayer time updates
• Adjust timing slightly based on your exact locality
• End Sehri at least 1–2 minutes before Fajr for safety

The observance of Ramadan 2026 begins with devotion, prayer, and community spirit across India. Whether you are in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, or Chennai, fasting unites millions in a shared spiritual journey.

May this Ramadan bring peace, blessings, and prosperity to all.

Quick references

• IslamicFinder — Ramadan calendars 
• Aladhan — Ramadan prayer timetables 
• Sajda — city Ramadan calendar pages.