Cape Town Ramadan Timing 2026 (Today Sehri & Iftar Time Calendar)
Ramadan Calendar 2026 Cape Town is all about Cape Town Ramadan time including today Sehri Time at 04:17 and iftar time at 7:59 . Today, on Thursday 22 Jan, 2026 is 03 Shaban 1447 of the islamic month.
There is a few minutes difference in Fiqa Jafria Sehr o Iftar Time in Cape Town which is as follows Shia Sehri Time: 04:07 and Iftar Time: 08:09.
However, there are different variations of this name. It is called Ramadan in Arabic and other pronunciations are also common in different parts of the world like Ramzan, Ramazan, Ramadhan, and Ramathan. The Islamic calendar is usually ten to twelve days shorter than the Georgian calendar and Iftar time Cape Town varies each year. It is a reason that a large number of people utilize the Ramadan calendar 2026 Cape Town to check Roza or Iftar time and Sehri time.
The Muslim population living in Cape Town can remain updated with the Ramadan Calendar 2026 Cape Town and can analyze the number of fasting hours. Besides Iftar time and Suhoor time Cape Town today, you can also view prayer timings, Qibla direction, and other information about Cape Town on other pages.
Cape Town’s Muslim Community and Where They Live
Cape Town has about 450,000 to 500,000 Muslims, nearly 9–10% of the city’s population. Most are found in the Bo-Kaap (with colorful houses) and the Cape Flats (Athlone, Mitchells Plain, and Rylands). The Cape Malay community has lived here for over 300 years. They are descendants of political exiles and enslaved people from the Dutch East Indies.
How Ramadan Dates Are Decided
The Moon sighting committee is run by the Crescent Observers Society (Maankykers) and the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC). On the 29th of Shaban, hundreds gather at Three Anchor Bay on Sea Point. They use telescopes to find the crescent. Once found, the news is broadcast live on Voice of the Cape (VOC) and Radio 786.
Mosques That Feel Like Time Machines
Cape Town has many historic mosques. The Auwal Mosque (Bo-Kaap), established in 1794, is the first mosque in South Africa. It has a Quran handwritten from memory by Tuan Guru while imprisoned on Robben Island. The Palm Tree Mosque on Long Street is the second oldest.
Other popular mosques are Habibia Soofie Saheb Masjid (Rylands) and the Jumu’a Mosque of Cape Town in the city bowl.
The Cape Malay Table at Sehri and Iftar
At Iftar time today Cape Town snack Dhaltjies is the most iconic. People also eat Samoosas, half-moons, and pofdas. On the 15th night, people drink Boeber. At Sehri time Cape Town eats slow-cooked oats or fritters and hot tea.
Street Iftar and Plate Exchange
In Bo-Kaap, Wales Street closes for Boeka innie Bo-Kaap, massive roadside Dastarkhwans in Iftar. Iftar time today is called Buka. Children deliver food plates (bordjies) to neighbors 30 minutes before, and they return filled with different food.
Ramadan Support That Keeps the City Moving
The Mustadafin Foundation feeds over 15,000 people daily across the Western Cape in Ramadan. SANZAF runs Operation Ramadan with food hampers in the Cape Flats. Gift of the Givers are known for disaster relief and Ramadan feeding.
Windy Nights, Warm Days, and Long Fasts
In 2026, Ramadan weather is expected to be warm in the daytime (24–27°C) and cooler at night. It is late summer/early autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. You face approximately 15° to 17° (North-North-East) for prayers there. Fasting lasts about 14.5 hours in the beginning and 13.5 hours by the end.
Prayer and Night of Power
People search for Shab e Qadr using Surah Al-Qadr (Chapter 97 of the holy Quran). Many visit Karamats (shrines of saints) for special prayers.
Where to Shop and Learn Like a Muslim
Major halal markets include Mubarak Food Emporium and Halaal Meat World. Grocery chains like Pick n Pay and Woolworths also have large halal counters in Muslim areas. Islamic schools like Islamia College (Lansdowne) and Al Azhar High School are important in the community.
When Cape Town Ramadan Time 2026 is expected?
Ramadan starts in Cape Town 2026 is expected to take place on the evening of Tuesday, February 17. Subsequently, the first day of fasting is anticipated to occur on Wednesday, February 18th.
What is today's Sehri and Iftar timing in Cape Town as per Fiqh Hanafi?
Today Sehri time in Cape Town is 04:17 am and Iftar time in Cape Town as per Fiqa Hanafi is 7:59 pm as on 22 Jan, 2026.
What is today's Sehri and Iftar timing in Cape Town as per Fiqh Jafria?
Today Sehri time in Cape Town is 04:07 am and Iftar time in Cape Town as per Fiqa Jafria is 08:09 pm as on 22 Jan, 2026.
What is Cape Town Ramadan Sehri and Iftar time today?
Today Sehri and Iftar times in Cape Town are as follows:
- Today Sehri time in Cape Town is 04:17 am
- Today Iftar time in Cape Town is 7:59 pm
What is Sehri and iftar time tomorrow on Jan 23, 2026 in Cape Town?
Tomorrow, January 23, 2026, the Sehri time Cape Town ends at 04:19 AM, while Iftar will be observed at 7:59 PM.
Cape Town Sehri End Time?
Today 22 Jan, 2026 Cape Town Sehri End Time is 04:17 .
How Long Fasting Time Today?
Today fasting time in Cape Town is around 15 hours 42 minutes.
Cape Town Fasting Start and End Time
Today 22 Jan, 2026 Sehri time ends at 04:17 and Iftar time starts at 7:59 .
Ramadan 2026 Cape Town Start and End Date
This year Ramadan in Cape Town is expected to start on 17 February and ends on 18 March 2026.