In Pakistan, Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Wednesday, February 18, with the first day of fasting on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

As we are currently in February 2026, the official start remains subject to the final sighting of the crescent moon by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.

Estimated Timings (Major Cities)

During the first few days of Ramadan, the fasting duration in Pakistan will be approximately 12 to 13 hours.

• Lahore: * Sehr: ~5:19 AM
  • Iftar: ~5:53 PM
• Karachi: * Sehr: ~5:43 AM
  • Iftar: ~6:22 PM
• Islamabad: * Sehr: ~5:24 AM
  • Iftar: ~5:56 PM
  • Gemini said
    In Pakistan, Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Wednesday, February 18, with the first day of fasting on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
    As we are currently in February 2026, the official start remains subject to the final sighting of the crescent moon by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
    Key Expected Dates (Pakistan)
    Occasion
    Expected Date
    Ramadan Start
    Thursday, February 19, 2026
    Laylat al-Qadr
    Monday, March 16, 2026 (27th Night)
    Eid al-Fitr
    Friday, March 20, 2026
    
    
    Estimated Timings (Major Cities)
    During the first few days of Ramadan, the fasting duration in Pakistan will be approximately 12 to 13 hours.
    Lahore: * Sehr: ~5:19 AM
    Iftar: ~5:53 PM
    Karachi: * Sehr: ~5:43 AM
    Iftar: ~6:22 PM
    Islamabad: * Sehr: ~5:24 AM
    Iftar: ~5:56 PM
    
    Important Reminders
    Moon Sighting: The “born” moon is expected on the evening of February 17, but it will likely only be visible to the naked eye on the evening of February 18.
    Bank Holiday: The first of Ramadan is typically a bank holiday in Pakistan for Zakat deduction.
    Variations: Timings for Sehr and Iftar shift by 1–2 minutes daily as the month progresses.