Iftar Time Rawalpindi Today: 2026 Sehri & Ramadan Timing

Iftar Time Rawalpindi Today

Today's Sehri & Iftar Time in Rawalpindi

راولپنڈی سحری و افطار کا وقت

For today (Ramadan 1447), Sehri in Rawalpindi ends at — and Iftar is at — for Fiqa Hanafi. For Fiqa Jafria, Sehri ends at — and Iftar is at —.

Sehri is the pre-dawn meal, and it ends the moment Fajr begins — so "Sehri time" and "Sehri end time" mean the same thing: the last minute you may eat or drink. Iftar is the meal that opens your fast, and it begins at Maghrib, the moment the sun sets over Rawalpindi.

The two schools differ by about ten minutes. Fiqa Hanafi (Sunni) opens Iftar at sunset. Fiqa Jafria (Shia) waits until the redness in the eastern sky fades, so Jafria Iftar falls roughly ten minutes later, while Jafria Sehri ends about ten minutes earlier as a precaution.

These timings shift by a minute or two each day as the sun moves through Ramadan, so the figures above refresh on their own for the current date. There is no need to look for a fresh page tomorrow — this one keeps pace with the calendar.

Rawalpindi Ramadan Calendar 2026: Complete 30-Day Sehri & Iftar Timetable

Ramadan 2026 in Rawalpindi runs from 19 February to 20 March 2026, subject to the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's moon sighting. The full month sits below so you can plan Sehri, Iftar, and Taraweeh ahead of time instead of checking day by day.

Each row shows the Ramadan date, the Gregorian date, the Sehri end time, the Iftar time, and that day's total fasting length. Use the toggle to switch the whole table between Fiqa Hanafi (Sunni) and Fiqa Jafria (Shia); today's row is highlighted for you. For a dedicated sect view, see our full Hanafi calendar and Jafria calendar pages.

Fasting hours grow as Ramadan goes on — the first roza runs about 12 hours 33 minutes, and by the last roza it reaches close to 13 hours 32 minutes.

How These Timings Are Calculated (Accuracy & Sources)

The Sehri and Iftar times on this page are calculated for Rawalpindi's exact coordinates, 33.5973° N, 73.0479° E, using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi standard — an 18° twilight angle for Fajr. This is the method accepted across the Pothohar region, so the same times hold whether you are in Raja Bazaar, Saddar, or Bahria Town.

The two schools mark Iftar differently. For Fiqa Hanafi, Iftar begins at Maghrib — the moment the sun sets. For Fiqa Jafria, Iftar waits until the redness in the eastern sky fades, which falls about 10 to 12 minutes later.

You will notice a one-minute buffer built in: stop Sehri a minute early, open Iftar a minute late. This covers the small margin between a printed clock and the actual horizon, so your fast stays on the safe side.

These figures come from astronomical calculation, cross-checked against published Pakistan timings. Treat them as a reliable guide, but for the final word, follow your local mosque's siren and the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's official announcement.

Rawalpindi vs Islamabad: Why the Iftar Time Is Different

Rawalpindi's Iftar is usually about one minute later than Islamabad's. The reason is simple geography: Rawalpindi sits slightly to the west, and since the sun sets in the west, it dips below Rawalpindi's horizon a moment after Islamabad's. One minute sounds trivial, but during Ramadan that minute is the difference between an early and a late fast.

There is a small landscape factor too. Parts of northern Islamabad sit against the Margalla Hills, where the high ground can shift the visible sunset, while inner Rawalpindi spreads across the flatter Pothohar plain with an open western horizon.

For most people the gap is minor. It matters most if you are moving between the Twin Cities at sunset. If Iftar arrives while you are on the Islamabad Expressway or crossing the Faizabad interchange between the two, follow the later Rawalpindi time — that way your fast is complete no matter which side of the boundary you are on.

Iftar Time by Fiqh: Hanafi (Sunni) & Jafria (Shia)

The difference between the two comes down to how each school reads sunset. Fiqa Hanafi (Sunni) opens Iftar the instant the sun sets at Maghrib. Fiqa Jafria (Shia) holds until the eastern redness of dusk disappears, so Jafria Iftar lands roughly 10 to 12 minutes later, and Jafria Sehri closes about ten minutes earlier as a precaution. Both are following the same sky — they simply mark its stages differently.

Here is today's comparison at a glance:

How Long Is the Fast Today, and Does It Change Daily?

Calculating today’s fasting hours…

The fast runs from the end of Sehri to Iftar — put plainly, "fasting start" is the moment Sehri closes at Fajr (dawn), and "fasting end" is the moment you break it at Maghrib (sunset).

The length shifts by a minute or two every day, because sunset arrives a little later as the season moves toward spring. That is why Saturday's timing is not identical to Friday's, and next week's will differ again. Check the exact day you are fasting rather than relying on yesterday's minute — the calendar above lists every date, and the timer shows today's countdown live.

Local Guide: Best Places for Sehri & Iftar in Rawalpindi

Pindi eats differently in Ramadan. Here is where locals go for Sehri, Iftar, and Taraweeh.

Kartarpura & Banni — the Sehri heartland

Commercial Market, Saddar & Raja Bazaar — the Iftar hubs

Historic mosques for Taraweeh & Iftar

Sehri & Iftar Duas and Fasting Etiquette

Two short supplications go with the fast. The intention (niyyah) is fundamentally of the heart; the words below are the commonly recited form that helps you make it.

Sehri (fasting intention)
Arabic: وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
Transliteration: Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaytu min shahri Ramadan
English: "I intend to keep tomorrow's fast in the month of Ramadan."

Iftar (breaking the fast)
Arabic: اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّى لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلَىٰ رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Transliteration: Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa 'alayka tawakkaltu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu
English: "O Allah, for You I fasted, in You I believe, upon You I rely, and with Your provision I break my fast."

Many people also observe Imsak — finishing Sehri a few minutes before the Fajr adhan as a precaution, to stay safely clear of the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Community Notes

Locals confirm the timings here every Ramadan. Add your note below — it appears after moderation.

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