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Ramadan Fasting Hours 2025 Pakistan: Duration in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad

Our fasting hours estimator calculates Sehri to Iftar duration using local sunrise/sunset times. Perfect for planning hydration, meals, and energy levels during Ramadan 2025.

Ramadan 2025 Expected Fasting Hours (Pakistan)

City1st RamadanMid RamadanLast Day
Karachi14h 10m14h 30m14h 45m
Lahore14h 25m14h 45m15h 00m
Islamabad14h 30m14h 50m15h 05m
Peshawar14h 40m15h 00m15h 15m

Based on expected moon sighting: March 1–30, 2025

How Fasting Duration is Calculated

  • Sehri ends: Fajr (dawn) ~1.5 hours before sunrise
  • Iftar: Maghrib (sunset)
  • Formula: Maghrib time − Fajr time
  • Longer in northern cities due to latitude

Sample: Karachi, 15th Ramadan 2025

  • Sehri (Fajr): 5:18 AM
  • Iftar (Maghrib): 6:48 PM
  • Duration: 13h 30m
  • Hydration: 8–10 glasses between Iftar and Sehri

Fasting Hours by Region (2025)

RegionAvg HoursLongest Day
Pakistan14–15 hrsIslamabad
UK16–18 hrsScotland
USA14–17 hrsAlaska
UAE13–14 hrsDubai

Health Tips for Long Fasts

  • Hydrate at Iftar: Start with water + dates
  • Suhoor: High-fiber, protein-rich meal
  • Avoid: Caffeine, salty foods
  • Break fast gently: Soup, fruits first
  • Sleep: 6–8 hours, nap if possible

Hydration Calculator (8 Glasses Rule)

Between Iftar and Sehri (non-fasting window):
14-hour fast → 10-hour window → 1 glass/hour

Who Can Be Exempt?

  • Pregnant/nursing women
  • Elderly, chronically ill
  • Travelers (>78 km)
  • Menstruating women
  • Pay Fidya if unable to make up

Pro Tips for 2025

  • Plan meals around fasting window
  • Use our hydration checklist
  • Track energy with Ramadan journal
  • Adjust work/sleep for longer fasts
  • Combine with prayer times tool

Common Myths

  • Fasting hours are same everywhere — no, varies by latitude
  • Sehri ends at sunrise — no, at Fajr
  • Longer fast = more reward — reward based on sincerity

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FAQs

Why longer fast in Islamabad? Higher latitude = later sunset

Can I exercise? Yes, light activity post-Iftar

What if I oversleep Sehri? Fast continues if intention made

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