Iftar Countdown
Iftar Countdown
Live seconds until Maghrib where you are.
Seconds to Iftar
The timer counts down to today’s calculated Maghrib for the coordinates and IANA time zone shown by the tool. Once Maghrib passes it rolls to the next local day.
How to use it
- Press Use my location or enter coordinates.
- Choose your calculation method.
- The boxes show hours, minutes and seconds remaining, with today’s Iftar time and your local clock underneath.
Sunnah of Iftar
Hasten to break the fast at sunset — “The people will remain upon good as long as they hasten to break the fast” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1957) — traditionally with dates and water, followed by the Maghrib prayer.
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Why the countdown can differ from a mosque clock
The countdown targets calculated Maghrib for the displayed coordinates and method. A mosque may publish a small safety margin or use a slightly different coordinate. When breaking the fast, follow the reliable local timetable you have chosen rather than switching between sources minute by minute.
After today’s Maghrib
Once the target has passed, the live tool should move to the next relevant Maghrib rather than showing a negative timer. If you are outside Ramadan, the countdown remains a solar-time utility but it should not imply that the viewer is currently fasting.
Device clock limitation
The browser uses the device clock as its “now” reference. A badly set system clock can therefore distort the remaining duration even when the calculated Maghrib time is correct.
Frequently asked questions
Should I break the fast exactly at the calculated minute?
Wait for your local Adhan where you can hear one. Calculated sunset is astronomical; many mosques add a minute or two of caution.
Does the countdown follow my time zone?
Yes. The calculation uses the IANA time zone shown for the selected place or inferred for manual coordinates; check that field when entering a custom location.