Among the Muslims who live in the spectacular mountainous country of Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, it is important to follow the exact fasting day in the holy month of Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH).
Skardu Sehri and Iftar Timings 2026
| Ramadan | Gregorian Date | Sehri Ends | Iftar Time |
| 01 | 19 February | 5:13:54 | 5:50:40 |
| 02 | 20 February | 5:12:49 | 5:51:37 |
| 03 | 21 February | 5:11:43 | 5:52:33 |
| 04 | 22 February | 5:10:36 | 5:53:29 |
| 05 | 23 February | 5:09:28 | 5:54:24 |
| 06 | 24 February | 5:08:19 | 5:55:19 |
| 07 | 25 February | 5:07:09 | 5:56:14 |
| 08 | 26 February | 5:05:57 | 5:57:09 |
| 09 | 27 February | 5:04:44 | 5:58:03 |
| 10 | 28 February | 5:03:31 | 5:58:57 |
| 11 | 01 March | 5:01:55 | 6:00:05 |
| 12 | 02 March | 5:00:39 | 6:00:58 |
| 13 | 03 March | 4:59:22 | 6:01:51 |
| 14 | 04 March | 4:58:04 | 6:02:43 |
| 15 | 05 March | 4:56:45 | 6:03:36 |
| 16 | 06 March | 4:55:25 | 6:04:28 |
| 17 | 07 March | 4:54:04 | 6:05:20 |
| 18 | 08 March | 4:52:43 | 6:06:12 |
| 19 | 09 March | 4:51:20 | 6:07:03 |
| 20 | 10 March | 4:49:57 | 6:07:54 |
| 21 | 11 March | 4:48:33 | 6:08:45 |
| 22 | 12 March | 4:47:08 | 6:09:36 |
| 23 | 13 March | 4:45:42 | 6:10:27 |
| 24 | 14 March | 4:44:16 | 6:11:17 |
| 25 | 15 March | 4:42:49 | 6:12:08 |
| 26 | 16 March | 4:41:21 | 6:12:58 |
| 27 | 17 March | 4:39:53 | 6:13:48 |
| 28 | 18 March | 4:38:24 | 6:14:38 |
| 29 | 19 March | 4:36:55 | 6:15:27 |
| 30 | 20 March | 4:35:25 | 6:16:17 |
What influence on the precise Iftar time does the mountainous terrain of Skardu have?
Skardu lies in the very depths of the Karakoram mountain range. It is due to this that, the sun frequently sets behind the high mountains long before the actual astronomical sunset. It is important to note that Iftar hour is pegged on astronomical sunset (when the sun sets below the actual horizon), rather than when a mountain in the area shields access to the sunshine. You must very strictly adhere to the time given in this calendar and not to trust your eye on the sun alone.
Is this timetable correct in the adjacent valleys such as Shigar, Khaplu or Kharmang?
Although this calendar is very precise when applied to the main city of Skardu, the area of Gilgit-Baltistan is a very extensive and rocky area. Valleys such as Shigar and Khaplu which are closely located are at varying latitudes and are divided by huge mountain ranges. This may make the time of sunrise and sunset to be within a minute or two. It is much advisable that people in these nearby valleys cross reference with their local mosques.
What is the Islamic school of thought of this particular timetable?
The times mentioned above in the calendar are the times that are computed using the school of thought, the Fiqh Hanafi (Sunni). With an extremely mixed Muslim population, people who ascribe to the Fiqh Jafaria (Shia) school of thought should bear in mind that their Sehri time is usually several minutes earlier, and their Iftar starts about 10 to 12 minutes after the time given on the list (waiting until the evening reddishness has disappeared entirely out of the sky).
