Ramadan began in India on 19 February 2026 after local moon sightings. Muslims observing the fast need two daily anchor times: Sehri (end of pre-dawn meal / imsak) — the cut-off time before Fajr — and Iftar (Maghrib / sunset) — the time to break the fast. Timings vary by city and local calculation method (and by mosque committees), so always cross-check with your local masjid or recognized calendar.
Below is a ready reference for Sehri (last time to eat before Fajr) and Iftar (sunset / Maghrib) for major Indian cities on 19 Feb 2026.
Note: Times shown are local Indian Standard Time (IST). Small differences (±1–5 minutes) may occur depending on the calculation method (angle-based vs astronomical sighting) and local announcements.
Sehri (Imsak) and Iftar (Maghrib) Timings— Major Cities (19 Feb 2026)
| City | Sehri (Imsak) — Last time before Fajr | Iftar (Maghrib) — Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 05:51 AM | 06:15 PM. |
| Mumbai | 05:51 AM | 06:40 PM (local calendars show ~06:37–06:40). |
| Kolkata | 05:04 AM | 05:36 PM. |
| Chennai | 05:31 AM | 06:06 PM (approx — local calendars show Maghrib close to 18:06). |
| Bengaluru | 05:29 AM | 06:26 PM. |
| Hyderabad | 05:41 AM | 06:20 PM. |
| Ahmedabad | 05:54 AM | 06:38 PM. |
| Pune | 06:00 AM | 06:37 PM. |
| Lucknow | ~05:22 AM | ~06:15 PM (local sighting-based calendars; small variations possible). |
| Jaipur | ~05:40 AM | ~06:20 PM (approx; check local masjid for final time). |
| Bhopal | ~05:50 AM | ~06:25 PM (approx). |
| Patna | ~05:25 AM | ~05:55 PM (approx). |
| Ranchi | ~05:30 AM | ~05:58 PM (approx). |
| Raipur | ~05:45 AM | ~06:05 PM (approx). |
| Bhubaneswar | ~05:10 AM | ~05:40 PM (approx). |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ~05:20 AM | ~06:10 PM (approx). |
| Kochi (Cochin) | ~05:25 AM | ~06:12 PM (approx). |
| Guwahati | ~05:00 AM | ~05:35 PM (approx). |
| Kozhikode (Calicut) | ~05:28 AM | ~06:36 PM (local calendars show ~18:36). |
| Srinagar | ~05:45 AM | ~06:25 PM (approx; wide latitudinal variations mean verify locally). |
How these times are calculated
- Astronomical sunset & sunrise: Iftar = Maghrib (instant the sun fully sets). Sehri (Imsak) is normally a few minutes before Fajr (astronomical dawn). Most published Ramadan timetables use a standard astronomical algorithm (solar coordinates) to compute these times for each city.
- Local mosque / sighting committees: In some places, local moon-sighting committees or masjids may confirm the day by direct sighting; they may also publish slightly adjusted timetables. Large city calendars usually harmonize with major mosque committees.
- Fiqh differences: Shia (Jafri) and some Hanafi tables sometimes add or subtract a few minutes (e.g., imsak −10 min or iftar +10 min). Always check denominational local announcements if that’s relevant to your readers.
Quick references
- IslamicFinder — Ramadan calendars (city pages).
- Aladhan — Ramadan prayer timetables (city pages).
- Sajda — city Ramadan calendar pages.
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