Ramadan Sehri and Iftar Times: What Every Muslim Should Know
Ramadan is the month of fasting, Qur'an, and prayer. Two moments define each day: Sehri (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (breaking the fast). Both are tied to prayer times - not the clock on your kitchen wall alone.
"Eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread." - Qur'an 2:187
This guide explains when Sehri ends, when Iftar begins, and how to use Salat Guide for your city.
When Does Sehri End?
Sehri must finish before Fajr enters. The moment Fajr begins, eating and drinking are forbidden for the fast.
| Rule | Practice |
|---|---|
| Last bite | Before Fajr adhan / Fajr time |
| Safety margin | Many stop 5–10 minutes early |
| Misconception | Sehri does not end at sunrise - sunrise is after Fajr |
Open today's Fajr time for your city on Salat Guide. If you are in Lahore, use Ramadan times in Lahore for a full Ramadan calendar with Sehri and Iftar columns.
When Is Iftar?
Iftar is at Maghrib - when the sun has set below the horizon. The Prophet ﷺ broke his fast with fresh dates or water at Maghrib.
| Wrong | Right |
|---|---|
| Breaking at "sunset" on a weather app without checking Maghrib | Using Maghrib prayer time for your city |
| Eating a few minutes early "to be safe" | Waiting until Maghrib enters |
| Delaying Iftar without reason | Breaking fast promptly at Maghrib |
Maghrib is also the time for Maghrib salah - many families eat a light date and water, pray, then eat the full meal.
Ramadan Timetable for Your City
Every city has different Fajr and Maghrib minutes. Use Salat Guide:
Each page shows Sehri, Iftar, and the five daily prayers for the month.
Taraweeh and Isha During Ramadan
After Iftar and Maghrib, Muslims pray Isha, then often Taraweeh at the mosque (8 or 20 rakats, depending on the congregation). Plan your evening so sleep is not so late that Fajr becomes impossible - especially in long summer days.
Common Ramadan Timing Mistakes
- Using another city's times while traveling - switch your Salat Guide location.
- Ignoring Hijri start - confirm Ramadan with local announcement or moon sighting.
- Skipping Suhoor - the Prophet ﷺ encouraged Sehri; it helps energy for the fast.
- Overeating at Iftar - break gently, then pray.
- Forgetting qada if you miss a day - make up missed fasts after Ramadan when required.
Track the Islamic date on our Hijri calendar.
Spiritual Side of Sehri and Iftar
Sehri is a blessed time for dua - the Prophet ﷺ said blessings are in Sehri. Iftar is a moment of gratitude; many say the prophetic dua when breaking the fast. Pair timing accuracy with remembrance of Allah, not only food.
Conclusion
Ramadan Sehri and Iftar times are simple when you anchor them to Fajr and Maghrib. Let Salat Guide show the exact minutes for your city so you fast with confidence.
→ Find Ramadan times for your city - Sehri, Iftar, and daily salah in one schedule.
This guide is for general Islamic education. Verify fiqh details with a qualified scholar for your madhab. Qur'an translations are interpretive; consult tafsir for deeper study.