Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, reflection and devotion for Muslims in Toronto and across Canada. For followers of Fiqah e Jafria (Shia), fasting begins at true dawn (Fajr) and ends at Maghrib, which is observed slightly after sunset in accordance with the jurisprudence of Ahlulbayt (AS).
The beginning and end of Ramadan remain subject to the sighting of the new moon. Please confirm with your Marja or local Shia Islamic centre for official announcements.
Below is the complete Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH) timetable for Southern Ontario & Toronto Canada (Shia – Fiqah e Jafria) based on the provided timings.
🌙 Southern Ontario & Toronto Canada Ramadan Timetable 2026 – Fiqah e Jafria (Shia)
(Expected start: 19 February 2026 – subject to moon sighting)
| Ramadan | Date 2026 | Imsaak (Sehri) | Fajr | Sunrise | Zuhr | Sunset | Maghrib (Iftar) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Feb | 5:30 | 5:35 | 7:11 | 12:33 | 5:53 | 6:10 |
| 2 | 20 Feb | 5:28 | 5:33 | 7:09 | 12:33 | 5:55 | 6:11 |
| 3 | 21 Feb | 5:27 | 5:32 | 7:08 | 12:32 | 5:56 | 6:12 |
| 4 | 22 Feb | 5:25 | 5:30 | 7:06 | 12:32 | 5:57 | 6:14 |
| 5 | 23 Feb | 5:24 | 5:29 | 7:04 | 12:32 | 5:59 | 6:15 |
| 6 | 24 Feb | 5:22 | 5:27 | 7:03 | 12:32 | 6:00 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 25 Feb | 5:21 | 5:26 | 7:01 | 12:32 | 6:01 | 6:17 |
| 8 | 26 Feb | 5:19 | 5:24 | 6:59 | 12:32 | 6:03 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 27 Feb | 5:17 | 5:22 | 6:58 | 12:31 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 10 | 28 Feb | 5:16 | 5:21 | 6:56 | 12:31 | 6:05 | 6:21 |
| 11 | 1 Mar | 5:14 | 5:19 | 6:54 | 12:31 | 6:06 | 6:23 |
| 12 | 2 Mar | 5:12 | 5:17 | 6:53 | 12:31 | 6:08 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 3 Mar | 5:11 | 5:16 | 6:51 | 12:31 | 6:09 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 4 Mar | 5:09 | 5:14 | 6:49 | 12:30 | 6:10 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 5 Mar | 5:07 | 5:12 | 6:47 | 12:30 | 6:11 | 6:28 |
| 16 | 6 Mar | 5:06 | 5:11 | 6:46 | 12:30 | 6:13 | 6:29 |
| 17 | 7 Mar | 5:04 | 5:09 | 6:44 | 12:30 | 6:14 | 6:30 |
| 18 | 8 Mar | 5:02 | 5:07 | 6:42 | 12:30 | 6:15 | 6:31 |
| 19 | 9 Mar (DST Begins) | 6:02 | 6:07 | 7:42 | 1:30 | 7:15 | 7:31 |
| 20 | 10 Mar | 6:00 | 6:05 | 7:40 | 1:29 | 7:16 | 7:33 |
| 21 | 11 Mar | 5:58 | 6:03 | 7:39 | 1:29 | 7:18 | 7:34 |
| 22 | 12 Mar | 5:56 | 6:01 | 7:37 | 1:29 | 7:19 | 7:35 |
| 23 | 13 Mar | 5:55 | 6:00 | 7:35 | 1:28 | 7:20 | 7:36 |
| 24 | 14 Mar | 5:53 | 5:58 | 7:33 | 1:28 | 7:21 | 7:38 |
| 25 | 15 Mar | 5:51 | 5:56 | 7:31 | 1:28 | 7:23 | 7:39 |
| 26 | 16 Mar | 5:49 | 5:54 | 7:30 | 1:28 | 7:24 | 7:40 |
| 27 | 17 Mar | 5:47 | 5:52 | 7:28 | 1:27 | 7:25 | 7:41 |
| 28 | 18 Mar | 5:45 | 5:50 | 7:26 | 1:27 | 7:26 | 7:43 |
| 29 | 19 Mar | 5:43 | 5:48 | 7:24 | 1:27 | 7:28 | 7:44 |
| 30 | 20 Mar | 5:41 | 5:46 | 7:22 | 1:27 | 7:29 | 7:45 |
Important Notes for Shia Muslims in Toronto
In Fiqah e Jafria, fasting begins at Fajr (true dawn) and ends at Maghrib, which occurs slightly after sunset once the redness in the eastern sky disappears. It is recommended to stop eating at Imsaak (Sehri) as a precaution.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on 9 March 2026, which is reflected in the change of timings from Ramadan 19 onward.
Islamic centres in Toronto typically organise:
- Congregational Maghrib & Isha prayers
- Laylatul Qadr programmes (19th, 21st, and 23rd nights)
- Qur’an recitation gatherings
- Community Iftar programmes
How Fiqah e Jafria Sehri and Iftar Times Are Calculated
Shia (Fiqah e Jafria) timetables differ slightly from other Ramadan calendars in Toronto. Sehri ends at true dawn (Fajr), when the first light spreads across the horizon, and many people stop eating a few minutes earlier as a precaution. Iftar is at Maghrib, which in Shia jurisprudence is when the redness in the eastern sky disappears after sunset. This is usually about 10 to 15 minutes after sunset, so Shia iftar times are a little later than sunset times on general calendars.
Tips for Using This Timetable
- Times change by a minute or two each day, so check the date carefully.
- If you live outside the city centre, allow for a small difference of one to three minutes.
- Follow the announcement of your local Shia mosque or imambargah for the start of Ramadan and Eid, since these depend on moon sighting.
- Recite the dua for each day of the month from our Ramadan daily duas page.
Shia families in Toronto can also join our online Shia Quran classes in Canada, with one-to-one lessons scheduled in your local time zone. Book a free trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Shia iftar time later than sunset in Toronto?
In Fiqah e Jafria, iftar is at Maghrib, when the redness in the eastern sky disappears after sunset. This is usually about 10 to 15 minutes after sunset.
When does Sehri end in Fiqah e Jafria?
Sehri ends at true dawn (Fajr). Many people stop eating a few minutes before Fajr as a precaution.
How is the start of Ramadan decided?
The start of Ramadan and Eid depends on sighting the new moon. Follow the announcement of your marja’s office or your local Shia centre.
