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.
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