Longest Fasting Day in Ramadan 2026 in Cairo: What You Need to Know
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Khalid Al Mansoor
- . February 20, 2026
- . Update: February 20, 2026 7:53 pm
Based on how people in Cairo see the moon, Ramadan 2026 should begin around February 18 or 19, 2026.
During Ramadan, people fast every day from before dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib).
In Cairo, the hours of fasting get a little longer as the month goes on. The fast starts at dawn and lasts for 12 hours and 40 minutes to 12 hours and 45 minutes. By the end of the month, around March 18–19, 2026, people will have been fasting for about 13 hours and 30 minutes, or a little longer, because sunrise is earlier and sunset is later.
It is normal for this small rise to happen as the days get longer in the northern hemisphere as winter turns into spring.
What to expect on the day when you fast the longest
During the Suhoor meal, which is eaten before dawn, you will eat.
For those who break their fast at sunset (Maghrib), which happens later in the month, the fast is over.
Most of the time, the longest day of fasting is near the end of Ramadan, not the beginning.
This year, Ramadan lasts about 30 days in Cairo. The biggest hours of fasting will be right before Eid al-Fitr.
Summary
In Ramadan 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, fasting begins around February 18–19 and gradually increases in length. The longest fasting day is expected toward the month’s end, with fasts around 13 hours and 30 minutes, due to earlier dawn and later sunset timing.
FAQs
1. When does Ramadan 2026 start in Cairo?
Ramadan 2026 in Cairo is expected to begin around February 18 or 19, 2026, based on moon sighting reports.
2. How long is the longest fast in Cairo during Ramadan 2026?
The longest fasting day in Cairo during Ramadan 2026 is expected to be near the month’s end, lasting about 13 hours and 30 minutes.
3. Why do fasting hours change during Ramadan?
Fasting hours change because the length of daylight between dawn (Fajr) and sunset (Maghrib) shifts daily as the season changes.
