Ramadan is a time of reflection, restraint, and renewal. It is a month that slows you down gently, asks you to be more mindful, more generous, more present. Across Dubai, you can feel the shift. Ramadan 2026 has officially begun in Dubai on February 18.
Each day begins before dawn with Suhoor, the early morning meal. Then the fast begins at Fajr and continues through the day, for nearly thirteen hours. Work goes on. Life goes on. And then Maghrib arrives, the sunset prayer, marking the exact moment the fast ends. That moment is Iftar. Traditionally, it begins with dates and water, followed by prayer, and then the evening meal shared with family or community.
Even if you are not fasting, and are simply in Dubai for work or vacation, you should soak in the cultural experience by attending at least one Iftar – either at your hotel, or with your friends.
Whether you are observing the fast or simply planning your evening around it, one question repeats daily: What time is Iftar today in Dubai?
If you are looking for that answer, the day-wise Iftar timings for Ramadan 2026 are below.
Dubai Iftar Time for all days of Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH)
Below is the day-wise Ramadan prayer time table for Ramadan 2026 in Dubai. You break your fast with Iftar as per the prayer time.
As you will notice, sunset gradually shifts later across the month.
Note: These timings are based on published online schedules; please confirm with your local mosque or official prayer timetable for the exact daily Iftar time.
PS: Don’t forget to make dua before you break your fast. 😊
| Ramadan | Date | Day | Maghrib |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Feb | Wednesday | 6:18 PM |
| 2 | 19 Feb | Thursday | 6:19 PM |
| 3 | 20 Feb | Friday | 6:19 PM |
| 4 | 21 Feb | Saturday | 6:20 PM |
| 5 | 22 Feb | Sunday | 6:20 PM |
| 6 | 23 Feb | Monday | 6:21 PM |
| 7 | 24 Feb | Tuesday | 6:21 PM |
| 8 | 25 Feb | Wednesday | 6:22 PM |
| 9 | 26 Feb | Thursday | 6:22 PM |
| 10 | 27 Feb | Friday | 6:23 PM |
| 11 | 28 Feb | Saturday | 6:24 PM |
| 12 | 1 Mar | Sunday | 6:24 PM |
| 13 | 2 Mar | Monday | 6:25 PM |
| 14 | 3 Mar | Tuesday | 6:25 PM |
| 15 | 4 Mar | Wednesday | 6:26 PM |
| 16 | 5 Mar | Thursday | 6:26 PM |
| 17 | 6 Mar | Friday | 6:27 PM |
| 18 | 7 Mar | Saturday | 6:27 PM |
| 19 | 8 Mar | Sunday | 6:28 PM |
| 20 | 9 Mar | Monday | 6:28 PM |
| 21 | 10 Mar | Tuesday | 6:29 PM |
| 22 | 11 Mar | Wednesday | 6:29 PM |
| 23 | 12 Mar | Thursday | 6:30 PM |
| 24 | 13 Mar | Friday | 6:30 PM |
| 25 | 14 Mar | Saturday | 6:31 PM |
| 26 | 15 Mar | Sunday | 6:31 PM |
| 27 | 16 Mar | Monday | 6:31 PM |
| 28 | 17 Mar | Tuesday | 6:32 PM |
| 29 | 18 Mar | Wednesday | 6:32 PM |
| 30 | 19 Mar | Thursday | 6:33 PM |
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Are Iftar Timings Different In Regions?
Iftar = the moment the sun disappears below the horizon, marking the end of the daily fast during Ramadan.
In Islamic practice, this corresponds to the Maghrib prayer time, which starts immediately after sunset.
Sunset time depends on:
- Geographic location (latitude and longitude)
- Date of the year (because Earth’s tilt changes daylight length across seasons)
So Iftar time:
- Is different in Dubai compared to London
- Changes slightly every day (usually by 1–2 minutes)
How Is Iftar Time in Dubai Today Calculated?
Today, Iftar times are determined using:
- Astronomical sunset calculations
- Official religious authorities in each country
For example, in the UAE, authorities publish a daily Ramadan timetable based on precise sunset calculations for each emirate.
Why Do Iftar Timings Change Every Day?
The answer lies in astronomy. As the Earth orbits the Sun, sunset shifts slightly each day. In late winter moving into early spring (which is when Ramadan 2026 falls), Dubai experiences gradually later sunsets.
That is why:
- Fasting hours slowly increase
- Iftar shifts by 1–2 minutes daily
- The final week feels slightly longer than the first
In 2026, fasting hours in Dubai range between approximately 12 hours 45 minutes to 13 hours 20 minutes.
Ramadan Kareem
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