Sehri & Iftar Time Karachi Today – Ramadan Calendar 2027

Sehri time in Karachi today ends at 5:22 AM and Iftar time is 5:51 PM (Fiqh Hanafi) on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. For Fiqh Jafria, Sehri ends at 5:12 AM and Iftar is at 6:01 PM. Ramadan 1448 is expected to start in Karachi on Monday, 8 February 2027, with the first Sehri ending at 5:52 AM and the first Iftar at 6:22 PM, subject to moon sighting.

Karachi Ramadan Calendar 2027 – Sehri and Iftar Timetable (Expected)

Below is the complete Karachi Ramadan calendar for 2027 with the Sehri and Iftar time for every fast, from the 1st Roza on 8 February to the 30th Roza on 9 March 2027. The dates are expected dates based on the lunar calendar. If the Ramadan moon is seen a day later, every fast simply moves one row down, and the times for each Gregorian date stay the same.

The calendar shows Hanafi times by default. Tap "Fiqh Jafria" above the table to switch every row, or download either version as a PDF you can print or share on WhatsApp. Over the month, Sehri moves about 21 minutes earlier and Iftar about 17 minutes later, so it is worth checking the exact time each night instead of relying on last week's.

How Sehri and Iftar Times Are Calculated for Karachi

Sehri and Iftar are not fixed clock times. They follow the sun, and the sun rises and sets at a slightly different time every day. That is why a timetable printed once and kept on the fridge for a month will slowly drift away from the real times.

Sehri ends at Subh Sadiq, the true dawn. This is the moment the first horizontal white light spreads across the eastern sky, which astronomers place at the point when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon. In Karachi this standard is followed by the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, the calculation most mosques and timetables in the city use. The moment Subh Sadiq begins, eating, drinking and everything else that breaks the fast must stop, and Fajr time begins.

Iftar is at sunset, when the upper edge of the sun disappears below the western horizon. The calculation includes the bending of light in the atmosphere, which keeps the sun visible for a couple of minutes after it has geometrically set. Iftar time and the start of Maghrib are the same moment.

To give you a margin of safety, the times on this page end Sehri 1 minute before the calculated dawn and set Iftar 1 minute after the calculated sunset. One minute may not sound like much, but it protects your fast from small differences between devices, clocks and your exact location in the city. All times are in Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5), and Pakistan does not use daylight saving time, so there is no clock change to worry about during Ramadan.

The timing box at the top of this page works out these times in your browser for today's date, so it changes on its own every day at midnight. The countdown switches automatically: before dawn it counts down to the end of Sehri, during the day it counts down to Iftar, and after sunset it counts down to tomorrow's Sehri.

Sehri Time and the Fajr Azan – Why They Are Not the Same

One of the most common mistakes in Ramadan is to keep eating until the Fajr azan is heard. In many Karachi mosques the Fajr azan is called exactly at Subh Sadiq during Ramadan, but in others it is called a few minutes later, and on a quiet night you may hear an azan from a distant mosque that is running late. The azan is a call to prayer, not a signal that Sehri has just ended.

The safe rule is simple: stop eating and drinking at the Sehri time shown above, whatever the loudspeakers are doing. Many families in Karachi finish their meal 5 to 10 minutes before the end time, then use the remaining minutes to drink water, make the intention for the fast and get ready for Fajr. If you ever realise that you ate after Sehri time had ended, that fast will need to be made up later. Ask a scholar you trust about your specific situation.

The reverse is also true for Iftar. You can open your fast at the Iftar time shown here even if the Maghrib azan from your local mosque has not started yet. There is no need to wait for a siren or the television announcement. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged hastening the Iftar once the sun has set, and said that people will remain in goodness as long as they do not delay it (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim).

Hanafi and Fiqh Jafria Sehri and Iftar Timings in Karachi

Karachi is home to people of every school of thought, and the main difference you will see in Sehri and Iftar timetables is between Hanafi times and Fiqh Jafria times.

• Hanafi (also used by Shafi and Ahle Hadees followers): Sehri ends at Subh Sadiq and Iftar is at sunset. Today in Karachi that is 5:22 AM for Sehri and 5:51 PM for Iftar.
• Fiqh Jafria (Shia): Sehri is stopped about 10 minutes earlier, a period of caution known as imsak, and Iftar is made about 10 minutes after sunset, once the redness in the eastern sky has disappeared. Today in Karachi that is 5:12 AM for Sehri and 6:01 PM for Iftar.

Both versions are calculated from the same sunrise and sunset data, so the gap between them stays about the same all month. Use the Hanafi and Fiqh Jafria buttons in the timing box and the calendar to see the times that apply to you. When in doubt, follow the timetable of the mosque or imambargah you pray in.

Ramadan 2027 in Karachi – Expected Dates

The Islamic calendar follows the moon, so Ramadan comes about 10 to 11 days earlier each year. In 2027, Ramadan falls in late winter and early spring, which means short fasts and pleasant weather in Karachi. Here are the expected dates for Ramadan 1448 AH:

• Chand Raat for Ramadan: Sunday, 7 February 2027 (first Taraweeh that night, if the moon is sighted).
• 1st Roza: Monday, 8 February 2027.
• Last ten nights begin: the night of 27 February, which is the 21st night of Ramadan.
• Shab-e-Qadr (27th night): the night of Friday, 5 March 2027. Lailatul Qadr is sought in all the odd nights of the last ten, and the 27th night is the one most widely observed in Pakistan.
• Last Roza: Tuesday, 9 March 2027 if Ramadan completes 30 days.
• Eid ul Fitr: expected on Wednesday, 10 March 2027, or on 9 March if the Shawwal moon is seen after 29 fasts.

In Pakistan, the start of Ramadan and Eid is announced by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after it reviews moon-sighting reports from across the country. Dates in Pakistan are often one day behind Saudi Arabia, because the young crescent is harder to see further east. Until the official announcement, treat every date above as expected, and check back after the committee's meeting. This page will be updated as soon as the moon is sighted.

How Long Is the Fast in Karachi During Ramadan 2027?

Ramadan 2027 brings short, manageable fasts to Karachi. The first fast, from Sehri at 5:52 AM to Iftar at 6:22 PM, is about 12h 30m long. By the last fast, with Sehri at 5:31 AM and Iftar at 6:39 PM, it grows to about 13h 8m.

The weather helps too. In February and early March, daytime temperatures in Karachi are usually mild, typically in the mid-to-high 20s °C and edging towards 30 °C by March, with cool mornings that make Sehri comfortable. Compare that with the summer Ramadans of the last decade, when fasts in Karachi stretched past 14 hours in humid 35 °C heat. For people fasting for the first time, for older family members and for anyone working outdoors, Ramadan 2027 is an easier month to fast in.

Dua for Sehri and Iftar

Intention (niyyah) for the fast at Sehri

The intention for the fast is made in the heart. Many people in Pakistan also say these words after Sehri:

وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ

Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaitu min shahri Ramadan.
"I intend to keep tomorrow's fast of the month of Ramadan."

Dua for opening the fast at Iftar

When the Iftar time arrives, say Bismillah and open your fast, ideally with a date or water. This is the dua most widely recited at Iftar in Pakistan:

اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّیْ لَکَ صُمْتُ وَبِکَ اٰمَنْتُ وَعَلَیْکَ تَوَکَّلْتُ وَعَلٰی رِزْقِکَ اَفْطَرْتُ

Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika amantu wa alaika tawakkaltu wa ala rizqika aftartu.
"O Allah, I fasted for You, I believe in You, I put my trust in You, and I break my fast with Your provision."

After opening the fast, the Prophet ﷺ used to say (Sunan Abu Dawud):

ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ

Dhahaba al-zama'u wabtallatil-'urooqu wa thabatal-ajru in sha Allah.
"The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills."

The time just before Iftar is one of the moments when duas are accepted, so many families spend the last few minutes before sunset in quiet dua rather than in the kitchen.

Practical Sehri and Iftar Tips for Karachi

• Set your alarm by the Sehri end time, not by habit. Work backwards: if Sehri ends at 5:52 AM on the first fast, waking up 45 minutes earlier gives enough time to eat calmly and pray Tahajjud.
• Do not skip Sehri. The Prophet ﷺ said there is blessing in Sehri (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim), even if it is only a few sips of water and a date.
• Eat foods that release energy slowly. Oats, eggs, yoghurt, roti and fruit keep you going far longer than paratha fried in oil or very salty food, which makes you thirsty by Zuhr.
• Drink water between Iftar and Sehri, not all at once. Spread six to eight glasses across the evening and night instead of drinking a litre at Sehri.
• Plan for Iftar traffic. Roads across Karachi get very busy in the last hour before Iftar. Keep a bottle of water and a few dates in the car or your bag so you can open your fast on time wherever you are.
• Open the fast lightly. Dates and water first, then pray Maghrib, then eat your meal. Heavy pakoras and samosas straight away often lead to tiredness at Taraweeh.
• Remember the five daily prayers. Fasting and Salah go together. You can see today's Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha on our Karachi prayer times page.

Sehri and Iftar Times for Nafl Fasts Outside Ramadan

The timing box on this page is not just for Ramadan. It shows the correct Sehri and Iftar time in Karachi for every day of the year, which is useful for voluntary (nafl) fasts and for making up missed Ramadan fasts. The most common nafl fasts are:

• Mondays and Thursdays, which the Prophet ﷺ regularly fasted.
• Ayyam al-Bid, the 13th, 14th and 15th of every Islamic month.
• Six fasts of Shawwal, kept in the month after Ramadan.
• The Day of Arafah (9 Dhul Hijjah) for those not performing Hajj.
• Ashura (10 Muharram), together with the 9th or 11th.

Qaza fasts for days missed in Ramadan follow exactly the same Sehri and Iftar times. Check the box at the top of the page on the morning you plan to fast, and the countdown will tell you how much time is left.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sehri time in Karachi today?

Today, Wednesday, 4 November 2026, Sehri in Karachi ends at 5:22 AM for Hanafi and 5:12 AM for Fiqh Jafria. Stop eating and drinking at this time, even if you have not heard the Fajr azan yet.

What is the Iftar time in Karachi today?

Iftar in Karachi today is at 5:51 PM for Hanafi and 6:01 PM for Fiqh Jafria. The Hanafi Iftar time is the same moment Maghrib begins.

When will Ramadan 2027 start in Karachi?

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin in Karachi on Monday, 8 February 2027, which means the first Taraweeh would be prayed on the night of 7 February. The final date depends on the moon sighting announced by Pakistan's Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, and it can move by one day.

What is the Sehri and Iftar time for Fiqh Jafria in Karachi?

Fiqh Jafria Sehri ends about 10 minutes earlier than the Hanafi time, and Iftar is about 10 minutes later, after the redness of sunset has faded. Choose "Fiqh Jafria" in the timing box or the calendar above to see these times.

Is Sehri time the same as the Fajr azan?

Sehri ends at Subh Sadiq, the true dawn, which is also when Fajr time begins. Many mosques call the Fajr azan a few minutes after this, so you should stop eating at the Sehri time shown here and not wait for the azan.

How long is the fast in Karachi in Ramadan 2027?

The first fast of Ramadan 2027 in Karachi is expected to last about 12h 30m, and the last fast about 13h 8m. Each fast is a little over a minute longer than the one before, because sunrise comes earlier and sunset comes later as spring approaches.

When is Eid ul Fitr 2027 expected in Pakistan?

If Ramadan begins on 8 February and completes 30 fasts, Eid ul Fitr would fall on Wednesday, 10 March 2027. If the Shawwal moon is seen after 29 fasts, Eid would be one day earlier, on 9 March.

Why do different apps show Sehri times one or two minutes apart?

Apps use different dawn angles, coordinates and safety margins. This page uses the 18° dawn standard for Karachi, ends Sehri one minute before Fajr and sets Iftar one minute after sunset, so you always have a small margin of safety.

Timings are calculated for central Karachi (Pakistan Standard Time) and update automatically every day. Ramadan 2027 dates are expected and will be confirmed after the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's announcement.