Ramadan 2026 coincides closely with the spring equinox, a time when daylight hours start to balance out across various regions worldwide. Consequently, fasting durations are expected to be more aligned in this year, with major urban areas experiencing fasting periods typically between 12 and 14 hours.
At the beginning of the holy month, which begins in mid to late February, notable discrepancies in fasting times are evident. Cities located at higher latitudes, like Nuuk in Greenland and Stockholm in Sweden, have shorter fasting durations, while locations closer to the equator and those in the Southern Hemisphere encounter lengthier fasting periods. However, as Ramadan progresses to mid-March, these variations decrease as daylight hours equalize across different areas.
By the conclusion of Ramadan, fasting durations in cities such as London, Makkah, New York, and Kuala Lumpur will more closely converge. On average, Muslims worldwide are expected to fast approximately 13.7 hours daily by March 19. This trend reflects the 33-year cycle inherent in the Islamic calendar and indicates how the commencement date of Ramadan can greatly influence the daily fasting experience for Muslims across the globe.
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