As the Holy Month of Ramadan enters its second weekend, residents and visitors in Dubai are observing a daily fast of approximately 13 hours. Staying informed about official prayer times is essential, as these timings dictate the precise moments for beginning and breaking the fast.
Iftar Timings for the Upcoming Weekend
The time for Iftar is marked by the Maghrib prayer, which occurs immediately after sunset. For the second weekend of Ramadan 2026, the timings are as follows:
- Friday, February 27 (Ramadan 10): 6:23 PM
- Saturday, February 28 (Ramadan 11): 6:24 PM
- Sunday, March 1 (Ramadan 12): 6:24 PM
Conversely, the fast begins at Fajr, the dawn prayer. This weekend, Fajr is at 5:26 AM, meaning the early morning meal, or Suhoor, must be completed slightly before this time.
Official Ramadan 2026 Prayer Timetable
Fasting hours shift by a few minutes daily as the days lengthen throughout March. Below is the schedule for the remainder of the month, based on the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat:
| Day | Gregorian date | Hijri | Fajr (Start Fast) | Suhrooq | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib (End Fast) | Isha |
| Fri | Feb 27 | Ram 10 | 5:27am | 6:40am | 12:34pm | 3:52pm | 6:23pm | 7:37pm |
| Sat | Feb 28 | Ram 11 | 5:26am | 6:39am | 12:34pm | 3:52pm | 6:24pm | 7:37pm |
| Sun | Mar 1 | Ram 12 | 5:26am | 6:39am | 12:34pm | 3:52pm | 6:24pm | 7:37pm |
| Mon | Mar 2 | Ram 13 | 5:25am | 6:38am | 12:34pm | 3:53pm | 6:24pm | 7:37pm |
| Tue | Mar 3 | Ram 14 | 5:24am | 6:37am | 12:34pm | 3:53pm | 6:25pm | 7:38pm |
| Wed | Mar 4 | Ram 15 | 5:23am | 6:36am | 12:34pm | 3:53pm | 6:25pm | 7:38pm |
| Thu | Mar 5 | Ram 16 | 5:22am | 6:35am | 12:33pm | 3:53pm | 6:26pm | 7:39pm |
| Fri | Mar 6 | Ram 17 | 5:21am | 6:34am | 12:33pm | 3:53pm | 6:26pm | 7:40pm |
| Sat | Mar 7 | Ram 18 | 5:20am | 6:34am | 12:33pm | 3:53pm | 6:27pm | 7:40pm |
| Sun | Mar 8 | Ram 19 | 5:19am | 6:33am | 12:33pm | 3:53pm | 6:27pm | 7:41pm |
| Mon | Mar 9 | Ram 20 | 5:18am | 6:32am | 12:32pm | 3:53pm | 6:28pm | 7:41pm |
| Tue | Mar 10 | Ram 21 | 5:17am | 6:31am | 12:32pm | 3:54pm | 6:28pm | 7:42pm |
| Wed | Mar 11 | Ram 22 | 5:16am | 6:30am | 12:32pm | 3:54pm | 6:29pm | 7:42pm |
| Thu | Mar 12 | Ram 23 | 5:15am | 6:29am | 12:32pm | 3:54pm | 6:29pm | 7:43pm |
| Fri | Mar 13 | Ram 24 | 5:14am | 6:28am | 12:31pm | 3:54pm | 6:30pm | 7:43pm |
| Sat | Mar 14 | Ram 25 | 5:13am | 6:27am | 12:31pm | 3:54pm | 6:30pm | 7:44pm |
| Sun | Mar 15 | Ram 26 | 5:12am | 6:26am | 12:31pm | 3:54pm | 6:31pm | 7:44pm |
| Mon | Mar 16 | Ram 27 | 5:11am | 6:25am | 12:31pm | 3:54pm | 6:31pm | 7:45pm |
| Tue | Mar 17 | Ram 28 | 5:10am | 6:24am | 12:30pm | 3:54pm | 6:31pm | 7:45pm |
| Wed | Mar 18 | Ram 29 | 5:09am | 6:23am | 12:30pm | 3:54pm | 6:32pm | 7:46pm |
| Thu | Mar 19 | Ram 30 | 5:08am | 6:21am | 12:30pm | 3:54pm | 6:32pm | 7:46pm |
The Significance of the Timings
In Dubai, the call to prayer (Adhan) is broadcast from mosques five times daily: Fajr, Duhur, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. During Ramadan, these calls serve as vital community signals.
- Suhoor: The pre-dawn meal consumed to provide energy for the day ahead.
- Iftar: The evening meal to break the fast, traditionally started with dates and water.
Because the Islamic Hijri calendar is lunar-based, Ramadan moves forward by approximately 11 days each year. This causes fasting durations to fluctuate depending on the season. Additionally, timings vary slightly between cities; for instance, Iftar in Abu Dhabi typically occurs a few minutes after Dubai.
Why Fasting is Observed?
Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and serves as a period of spiritual and physical purification. It is intended to foster:
- Self-Discipline: Strengthening the ability to control impulses.
- Empathy: Understanding the plight of those less fortunate who face hunger and thirst.
- Spirituality: Dedicating time to prayer, reflection, and community.
As the month progresses, the shift in daylight will see the fast end closer to 6:32 PM by the final day of Ramadan on March 19.
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