Ramzan 2026 has begun across Pakistan, with the first fast being observed on Thursday, February 19, 2026, corresponding to 1 Ramzan 1447 AH in the Islamic calendar. The Sehar and Iftar timings vary in Pakistan, area-wise.
Sehri and Iftar times are slightly different in each city because of location, as Muslims across the country begin the holy month.
Below are the city-wise timings for Fiqa Hanafi and Fiqa Jafaria for the first day of Ramzan.
Islamabad
In Islamabad, Sehri time is 05:25am and Iftar time is 5:56pm on February 19, 2026 (01 Ramzan 1447 AH).
Fiqa Hanafi
- Sehri: 05:25am
- Iftar: 5:56pm
Fiqa Jafaria
- Sehri: 05:15am
- Iftar: 6:06pm
Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi follows nearly the same schedule as the federal capital.
Fiqa Hanafi
- Sehri: 05:25am
- Iftar: 5:56pm
Fiqa Jafaria
- Sehri: 05:15am
- Iftar: 6:06pm
Lahore
In Lahore, the timings differ slightly due to its location, here are the timings:
Fiqa Hanafi
- Sehri: 05:19am
- Iftar: 5:53pm
Fiqa Jafaria
- Sehri: 05:09am
- Iftar: 6:03pm
Karachi
The following are the sehar and iftar timings for the capital of Sindh.
Fiqa Hanafi
- Sehri: 05:46am
- Iftar: 6:29pm
Fiqa Jafaria
- Sehri: 05:36am
- Iftar: 6:39pm
Sehri, Iftar duas
Sehri (Suhoor) Dua:
“Wa bisawmi ghadinn nawaiytu min shahri Ramzan.”
Translation: “I intend to keep the fast tomorrow in the month of Ramzan.”
Iftar Dua:
“Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu.”
Translation: “O Allah, I fasted for You, I believe in You, I put my trust in You, and with Your provision I break my fast.”
Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.
Muslims observe fasting from dawn to sunset, refraining from food and drink while focusing on prayer, charity and reflection.
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