Dubai, Abu Dhabi iftar timings: Check maghrib time in Dubai, UAE cities

The fasting is currently going on for around 13 hours in UAE. Ramadan began in UAE on February 18 and will end on March 19, a day before Eid-al-Fitr.

Updated on: Mar 9, 2026, 20:40:37 IST

Written by Majid Alam

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Ramadan is being observed by Muslims across the globe, with cities in the Middle East, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi observing the 20th day of the holy month.

Muslims place food on a dinning mat as they prepare to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan at a public park in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) (AP)

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims observe daily fast from dusk to dawn, offers prayers and engage in charity (or Zakat).

However, one of the most searched topics during the holy month remains the Sehri and Iftar timetable, which help those observing fast plan their fast.

Currently in UAE, Saudi Arabia and several Middle Eastern countries, the fasting 13 hours, varying from countries. Ramadan began in UAE and other countries on February 18 and will end on March 19, a day before Eid-al-Fitr.

Earlier this month, the UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments & Zakat announced the timings of sehri, iftar and maghreb prayers for the holy month.

Ramadan 2026: Iftar, maghrib timings For March 9

The timings for maghrib and iftar for UAE cities on Monday, March 9, is 6:28 pm. While the timing for Isha prayers is 7:42 pm.

Ramadan	Day	Date	Maghrib timings
20	Monday	09/03/2026	6:28 pm
21	Tuesday	10/03/2026	6:29 pm
22	Wednesday	11/03/2026	6:29 pm
23	Thursday	12/03/2026	6:30 pm
24	Friday	13/03/2026	6:30 pm
25	Saturday	14/03/2026	6:31 pm
26	Sunday	15/03/2026	6:31 pm
27	Monday	16/03/2026	6:31 pm
28	Tuesday	17/03/2026	6:32 pm
29	Wednesday	18/03/2026	6:32 pm
30	Thursday	19/03/2026	6:33 pm

The timings for Sehri and Iftar varies slightly everyday as they depend on the sunrise and sunset schedule. The period of Ramadan lasts between 29 and 30 days and ends with Eid al-Fitr, which is one of the two important Islamic festival.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Majid Alam
Majid Alam is a Chief Content Producer working at Hindustan Times, based in New Delhi. He currently heads shifts at online desk and manages homepage apart from writing, editing and curating articles. With over six years of experience in journalism, Majid has navigated national, politics and international news. His work primarily focuses on the politics of the Hindi heartland, government policies, and South Asia. He also writes on US and Europe’s policies vis-à-vis India. Before joining Hindustan Times, Majid worked at ABP LIVE as the Chief Copy Editor and at News18, where he managed the World and Explainers sections. His articles have featured in Dialogue Earth, The Quint, BMJ, The Diplomat, and Outlook India. Majid has a keen interest in the use of data for storytelling. Majid holds a Masters in Convergent Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia. He was awarded the Erasmus+ scholarship to study International Affairs at Sciences Po, Paris in 2020. He is also part of the OCEANS Network, an alumni network of Erasmus+ exchange scholars. He is currently serving as the National Representative (India) at the OCEANS Network. Apart from journalism, Majid has a flair for academic writing and loves to teach. He has published a book chapter: 'Bombay Cinema and Postmodernism' in the book: 'Handbook of Research on Social and Cultural Dynamics in Indian Cinema.' He was also part of the OCEANS Network delegation to Hanoi National University of Education in Vietnam in 2025. He has also given guest lecture in digital journalism at AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia.Read More

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