Iftar Time Rawalpindi Today: 2026 Sehri & Ramadan Timing
Iftar time in Rawalpindi today, Thursday, 15 October 2026 (3 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH), is 5:35 PM for Fiqa Hanafi (Sunni) and 5:45 PM for Fiqa Jafria (Shia), for anyone keeping a nafl or qaza fast. Sehri ends at 4:48 AM (Hanafi) and 4:38 AM (Jafria). Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin in Rawalpindi on Monday, 8 February 2027, 116 days from today, subject to moon sighting.
Time left until iftar
Today’s Sehri and Iftar Time in Rawalpindi
راولپنڈی میں آج سحری اور افطار کا وقت
Here are today’s and tomorrow’s timings for Rawalpindi city in both fiqa. Reading this after iftar? The tomorrow rows tell you when tonight’s Sehri ends.
| Timing | Fiqa Hanafi (Sunni) | Fiqa Jafria (Shia) |
|---|---|---|
| Sehri ends today | 4:48 AM | 4:38 AM |
| Iftar today | 5:35 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Sehri ends tomorrow, 16 Oct | 4:49 AM | 4:39 AM |
| Iftar tomorrow, 16 Oct | 5:34 PM | 5:44 PM |
3 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH · Hanafi fast 12h 47m · Jafria fast 13h 7m
Sehri is the meal before dawn, and it ends the moment the time of Fajr begins, so “Sehri time” and “Sehri end time” are the same minute: the last moment to eat or drink. Iftar opens the fast at Maghrib, when the sun sets over Rawalpindi. Both move by up to a minute a day, which is why yesterday’s time is not today’s. The figures on this page change on their own at midnight, so there is no need to look for a new page tomorrow.
Rawalpindi Ramadan Calendar 2026: 30-Day Sehri and Iftar Timetable
Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH) in Rawalpindi has 30 fasts on this calendar, from Thursday, 19 February 2026 to Friday, 20 March 2026, subject to the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s moon sighting. Each time belongs to its date, so if the moon is sighted a day earlier or later, read the row for the date; only the roza number moves.
| Roza | Date | Day | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Feb | Thu | 5:24 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 33m |
| 2 | 20 Feb | Fri | 5:23 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 34m |
| 3 | 21 Feb | Sat | 5:22 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 36m |
| 4 | 22 Feb | Sun | 5:21 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 38m |
| 5 | 23 Feb | Mon | 5:20 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 40m |
| 6 | 24 Feb | Tue | 5:19 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 42m |
| 7 | 25 Feb | Wed | 5:18 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 44m |
| 8 | 26 Feb | Thu | 5:16 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 47m |
| 9 | 27 Feb | Fri | 5:15 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 48m |
| 10 | 28 Feb | Sat | 5:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 50m |
| 11 | 1 Mar | Sun | 5:13 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 52m |
| 12 | 2 Mar | Mon | 5:12 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 54m |
| 13 | 3 Mar | Tue | 5:11 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 56m |
| 14 | 4 Mar | Wed | 5:09 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 59m |
| 15 | 5 Mar | Thu | 5:08 AM | 6:08 PM | 13h 0m |
| 16 | 6 Mar | Fri | 5:07 AM | 6:09 PM | 13h 2m |
| 17 | 7 Mar | Sat | 5:06 AM | 6:10 PM | 13h 4m |
| 18 | 8 Mar | Sun | 5:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 13h 7m |
| 19 | 9 Mar | Mon | 5:03 AM | 6:12 PM | 13h 9m |
| 20 | 10 Mar | Tue | 5:02 AM | 6:12 PM | 13h 10m |
| 21 | 11 Mar | Wed | 5:00 AM | 6:13 PM | 13h 13m |
| 22 | 12 Mar | Thu | 4:59 AM | 6:14 PM | 13h 15m |
| 23 | 13 Mar | Fri | 4:58 AM | 6:15 PM | 13h 17m |
| 24 | 14 Mar | Sat | 4:56 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 20m |
| 25 | 15 Mar | Sun | 4:55 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 21m |
| 26 | 16 Mar | Mon | 4:54 AM | 6:17 PM | 13h 23m |
| 27 | 17 Mar | Tue | 4:52 AM | 6:18 PM | 13h 26m |
| 28 | 18 Mar | Wed | 4:51 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 28m |
| 29 | 19 Mar | Thu | 4:49 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 30m |
| 30 | 20 Mar | Fri | 4:48 AM | 6:20 PM | 13h 32m |
| Roza | Date | Day | Sahar ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Feb | Thu | 5:14 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 53m |
| 2 | 20 Feb | Fri | 5:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 54m |
| 3 | 21 Feb | Sat | 5:12 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 56m |
| 4 | 22 Feb | Sun | 5:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 58m |
| 5 | 23 Feb | Mon | 5:10 AM | 6:10 PM | 13h 0m |
| 6 | 24 Feb | Tue | 5:09 AM | 6:11 PM | 13h 2m |
| 7 | 25 Feb | Wed | 5:08 AM | 6:12 PM | 13h 4m |
| 8 | 26 Feb | Thu | 5:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 13h 7m |
| 9 | 27 Feb | Fri | 5:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 13h 8m |
| 10 | 28 Feb | Sat | 5:04 AM | 6:14 PM | 13h 10m |
| 11 | 1 Mar | Sun | 5:03 AM | 6:15 PM | 13h 12m |
| 12 | 2 Mar | Mon | 5:02 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 14m |
| 13 | 3 Mar | Tue | 5:01 AM | 6:17 PM | 13h 16m |
| 14 | 4 Mar | Wed | 4:59 AM | 6:18 PM | 13h 19m |
| 15 | 5 Mar | Thu | 4:58 AM | 6:18 PM | 13h 20m |
| 16 | 6 Mar | Fri | 4:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 22m |
| 17 | 7 Mar | Sat | 4:56 AM | 6:20 PM | 13h 24m |
| 18 | 8 Mar | Sun | 4:54 AM | 6:21 PM | 13h 27m |
| 19 | 9 Mar | Mon | 4:53 AM | 6:22 PM | 13h 29m |
| 20 | 10 Mar | Tue | 4:52 AM | 6:22 PM | 13h 30m |
| 21 | 11 Mar | Wed | 4:50 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 33m |
| 22 | 12 Mar | Thu | 4:49 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 35m |
| 23 | 13 Mar | Fri | 4:48 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 37m |
| 24 | 14 Mar | Sat | 4:46 AM | 6:26 PM | 13h 40m |
| 25 | 15 Mar | Sun | 4:45 AM | 6:26 PM | 13h 41m |
| 26 | 16 Mar | Mon | 4:44 AM | 6:27 PM | 13h 43m |
| 27 | 17 Mar | Tue | 4:42 AM | 6:28 PM | 13h 46m |
| 28 | 18 Mar | Wed | 4:41 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 48m |
| 29 | 19 Mar | Thu | 4:39 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 50m |
| 30 | 20 Mar | Fri | 4:38 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 52m |
The PDF holds both fiqa on one A4 page, ready to print or share on WhatsApp. Today’s row is highlighted during Ramadan.
The fast gets longer as the month goes on. Sehri ends about a minute earlier each morning and iftar comes about a minute later each evening, so the first roza lasts 12 hours 33 minutes and the last 13 hours 32 minutes, 59 minutes more. For one fiqa with extra detail, see the Sunni iftar time in Rawalpindi page, which adds Isha and Taraweeh times, or the Shia Sehri and iftar calendar.
How These Rawalpindi Timings Are Calculated
Every time on this page is worked out from the sun’s position over Rawalpindi, using the same method and reference point as Pakistan’s main prayer-time tables. These are the exact settings:
| Location | Rawalpindi city, 33.6° N, 73.0667° E |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5), no daylight saving |
| Method | University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi |
| Sehri ends (Fajr) | Sun 18° below the horizon |
| Iftar (Maghrib) | Sunset, when the sun’s upper edge disappears, corrected for refraction |
| Safety margin | Sehri 1 minute earlier, iftar 1 minute later |
| Fiqa Jafria | Sehri 10 minutes before and iftar 10 minutes after the Hanafi time |
The one-minute margin covers the small gap between a calculated clock and the real horizon, so nobody opens the fast early or eats a bite too late. Across the city, from Saddar and Satellite Town to Chaklala and Bahria Town, the difference from the city point stays inside that minute. The page updates itself at midnight Pakistan time. For the final word on any evening, follow your local masjid and the Ruet-e-Hilal announcement.
Rawalpindi vs Islamabad: Is Iftar at the Same Time?
Usually, yes. We compared every day of 2026 for both cities using the reference points of Pakistan’s standard prayer tables. Iftar fell in the same minute on 316 days. On the other 49 days the gap was exactly one minute, never more.
- April to September: on some days Rawalpindi’s iftar comes a minute before Islamabad’s, most often in June.
- November to February: on a few days Islamabad’s iftar comes a minute before Rawalpindi’s.
- March and October: the two cities share the same iftar minute every day.
The reason is latitude, not distance east or west. Islamabad’s reference point lies about 10 km further north, and a more northerly place gets a slightly longer day in summer and a shorter one in winter. If iftar arrives while you are crossing between the Twin Cities, on the Islamabad Expressway or at Faizabad, open the fast at the later of the two times and it is safe on either side.
Hanafi (Sunni) and Jafria (Shia) Iftar Time in Rawalpindi
Both fiqa watch the same sunset; they mark different stages of it. Fiqa Hanafi opens the fast the moment the sun’s disc has set, at the start of Maghrib. Fiqa Jafria waits until the redness that rises in the eastern sky after sunset has passed overhead, so Jafria iftar comes later. For the same reason of caution, Jafria Sehri closes earlier. Pakistani calendars, this one included, set that gap at 10 minutes on each side.
| Rawalpindi, Thursday, 15 October 2026 | Fiqa Hanafi (Sunni) | Fiqa Jafria (Shia) |
|---|---|---|
| Sehri ends | 4:48 AM | 4:38 AM |
| Iftar | 5:35 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Fast length | 12h 47m | 13h 7m |
Deobandi, Barelvi and Ahl-e-Hadith households all follow the Hanafi column for Sehri and iftar, since every Sunni school ends the fast at sunset. Our Sunni page adds Asr, Isha and the last ten nights, and our Shia page covers Sahar, the nights of Qadr and Youm-e-Ali.
How Long Is the Fast in Rawalpindi Today?
Today’s Hanafi fast in Rawalpindi lasts 12 hours 47 minutes, from Sehri at 4:48 AM to iftar at 5:35 PM. The Jafria fast lasts 13 hours 7 minutes, because it starts 10 minutes earlier and ends 10 minutes later.
Across the year the change is large. The shortest fasts fall in mid-December at about 11 hours 26 minutes, with iftar close to 5:00 PM. The longest fall in late June at about 16 hours 9 minutes, when Sehri ends near 3:13 AM and iftar moves past 7:20 PM. Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every year, so the fasts in Rawalpindi will keep getting shorter until the early 2030s, when Ramadan reaches December.
Sehri and Iftar in Rawalpindi: Where the City Eats
In Ramadan, Pindi’s old bazaars stay awake longer than the rest of the city. These are the places locals head to for Sehri, iftar and Taraweeh.
Kartarpura and Banni: the Sehri streets
Kartarpura, the old food street near Banni Chowk, is where much of the city eats before dawn. Through Ramadan the lanes stay busy until Sehri ends, serving qeema parathas, nihari, siri paye with tandoori kulcha, chanay and thick lassi. Go early: the queues build well before 2 AM, and the kitchens stop when Sehri time arrives.
Raja Bazaar, Saddar and Commercial Market: the iftar rush
For iftar, the bazaars set the pace. Around Raja Bazaar and Committee Chowk, stalls fry pakoray, samosay and jalebi until the Maghrib azan, while Commercial Market in Satellite Town and the Saddar eateries serve fuller spreads of dahi bhallay, fruit chaat and chilled Rooh Afza. Buy at least 30 minutes before iftar; the last half hour is the busiest of the day.
Historic mosques for Taraweeh and iftar
The old Jamia Masjid by Raja Bazaar draws large iftar and Taraweeh gatherings in the heart of the old city. Darbar Eidgah Sharif on Asghar Mall Road is known for its big Taraweeh congregations and quiet, Sufi-leaning atmosphere. Both fill up quickly in the last ten nights, so arrive before the Isha azan.
Sehri and Iftar Duas
Intention for the fast (Sehri niyyat)
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
Wa bi-sawmi ghadin nawaitu min shahri Ramadan. “I intend to keep tomorrow’s fast of the month of Ramadan.”
The intention is made in the heart. This sentence is printed on most Pakistani Ramadan calendars to help you make it; it is not taken from a hadith.
Dua at the time of iftar
اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلَىٰ رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu. “O Allah, for You I fasted, in You I believe, in You I put my trust, and with Your provision I break my fast.”
This is the form most Pakistani homes read. The shorter wording reported in Sunan Abu Dawud is Allahumma laka sumtu wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu.
Dua after opening the fast
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dhahaba al-zama’u wabtallat al-‘uruqu wa thabata al-ajru in sha Allah. “The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills” (Sunan Abu Dawud 2357).
Many people finish Sehri a few minutes before the time shown, a precaution known as imsak. Either way, stop by the Sehri time, not by the Fajr azan: many Rawalpindi masjids call the azan a few minutes after true dawn, and by then the fast has begun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is iftar in Rawalpindi today?
Iftar in Rawalpindi today, Thursday, 15 October 2026, is at 5:35 PM for Fiqa Hanafi (Sunni) and 5:45 PM for Fiqa Jafria (Shia). Both include a one-minute safety margin after sunset.
What time does Sehri end in Rawalpindi today?
Sehri in Rawalpindi ends at 4:48 AM today for Fiqa Hanafi and 4:38 AM for Fiqa Jafria. If it is already evening, tonight’s Sehri for tomorrow’s fast ends at 4:49 AM (Hanafi) and 4:39 AM (Jafria).
What is the iftar time in Rawalpindi tomorrow?
Tomorrow, 16 Oct, iftar in Rawalpindi is at 5:34 PM (Hanafi) and 5:44 PM (Jafria).
Aaj Rawalpindi mein iftar ka time kya hai?
Aaj Rawalpindi mein iftar ka time Fiqa Hanafi ke mutabiq 5:35 PM aur Fiqa Jafria ke mutabiq 5:45 PM hai. Sehri ka waqt Hanafi ke mutabiq 4:48 AM aur Jafria ke mutabiq 4:38 AM par khatam hota hai.
What is the Shia iftar time in Rawalpindi today?
The Fiqa Jafria iftar time in Rawalpindi today is 5:45 PM, 10 minutes after the Hanafi time, and Sahar ends at 4:38 AM. The full Jafria month is in the calendar above under the Fiqa Jafria tab.
Why is Shia iftar in Pindi later than Sunni iftar?
Fiqa Hanafi opens the fast the moment the sun sets. Fiqa Jafria waits until the redness in the eastern sky after sunset has passed overhead, which takes several more minutes. Pakistani calendars set the gap at 10 minutes.
When will Ramadan start in Rawalpindi?
Ramadan 1448 is expected to start in Rawalpindi on Monday, 8 February 2027, 116 days from today. The exact date depends on the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s moon sighting the evening before.
Is Rawalpindi’s iftar time the same as Islamabad’s?
On most days, yes. In 2026 the two cities shared the same iftar minute on 316 days, and on the rest they were one minute apart. If you are travelling between them at Maghrib, open the fast at the later time.
Does cloudy weather or smog change the iftar time?
No. Iftar is fixed by the sun’s position, not by whether you can see it. Clouds over the Margalla Hills or winter smog do not move sunset, so follow the calculated time or your masjid’s azan.
Why do different websites show different iftar times for Rawalpindi?
Calendars use different reference points, rounding and safety margins. This page uses the Karachi method with Rawalpindi’s standard city point and a one-minute margin, and every setting is listed in the calculation section above.
Should I stop eating at Sehri time or at the Fajr azan?
Stop at the Sehri time. Many masjids call the Fajr azan a few minutes after true dawn, and by then the fast has already started.