Today Maghrib Prayer Time Around the World – Ramadan 2026

• Khalid Al Mansoor
• . February 18, 2026
• . Update: February 18, 2026 8:25 pm
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As the sun dips below the horizon on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the call to Maghrib prayer will trigger the most beautiful synchronized event on Earth: the global Iftar. From the skyscrapers of Tokyo to the boroughs of New York, millions of lights will flicker on, signaling the end of the first fast of Ramadan 2026. Because the lunar month falls in winter/early spring this year, we are seeing a “Short Fast” phenomenon in the Northern Hemisphere, while our friends in the Southern Hemisphere are enduring longer summer days.economictimes+1

Here is the Maghrib (Iftar) schedule for major cities around the globe for Day 1: February 18, 2026.

The Global Iftar Chain: East to West

The day begins in the East. By the time London breaks its fast, Jakarta has already finished Taraweeh prayers.

East Asia & Pacific

• Tokyo, Japan: 5:36 PM [JST]
  The Vibe: The small but tight-knit community at Tokyo Camii mosque gathers for a swift Iftar of dates and Japanese tea.
  
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 7:29 PM [MYT]
  The Vibe: The late sunset here means a longer fast, often broken with Bubur Lambuk (spiced porridge) at the mosques.
  
• Jakarta, Indonesia: 6:12 PM [WIB]
  

South & Central Asia

• Islamabad, Pakistan: 5:54 PM [PKT]
  The Vibe: The streets of the Blue Area empty out instantly as the siren sounds, followed by the collective clatter of spoons hitting plates of fruit chaat.
  
• Dhaka, Bangladesh: 5:58 PM [BST]
  

The Middle East & North Africa (Non-GCC)

• Tehran, Iran: 6:07 PM [IRST]
  
• Istanbul, Turkey: 6:46 PM [TRT]
  The Vibe: Sultanahmet Square fills with families picnicking on the grass, waiting for the Blue Mosque’s minarets to light up.
  
• Cairo, Egypt: 5:46 PM [EET]
  
• Amman, Jordan: 5:21 PM [EET]
  
• Casablanca, Morocco: 7:12 PM [WEST]
  

Europe

• London, UK: 5:20 PM [GMT]
  The Vibe: A surprisingly early Iftar due to the winter season. The “Ramadan Lights” at Piccadilly Circus will be switched on just minutes after the call to prayer.
  
• Paris, France: 6:34 PM [CET]
  
• Berlin, Germany: 5:38 PM [CET]
  

The Americas

• New York City, USA: 5:34 PM [EST]
  The Vibe: Muslim New Yorkers will break their fast in cabs, subway cars, and the halal carts of Midtown.
  
• Toronto, Canada: 5:52 PM [EST]
  
• Los Angeles, USA: 5:42 PM [PST]
  

The “Golden Hour” of 2026

This year, the global variance is fascinating. While Londoners are eating dinner at 5:20 PM, Malaysians are fasting until nearly 7:30 PM. Regardless of the time zone, the feeling is universal. That first sip of water at Maghrib remains the most refreshing drink in the world.

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating around the globe!