Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 · 21st Ramadan 1447H
Iftar Time Today
Iftar in East London, Eastern Cape, SAST, using NOAA algorithms
Sehri Ends
04:40
When fasting begins today
MWL Method
Uses the Muslim World League standard (18° astronomical twilight), widely accepted globally.
Iftar time in East London is based on the astronomical sunset at -33.0°N, 27.9°E. This timing already accounts for atmospheric refraction, marking the moment the sun appears to dip below the horizon.
Local Confirmation: While our Iftar times are accurate, we recommend checking with your local mosque for any community-specific adjustments or moon sighting variations.
Today's fast in East London lasts 12h 30m, which is approximately 60 minutes longer than at the start of Ramadan. Fasting hours are changing moderately as the season progresses.
At -33.0°N and 62m elevation in the Johannesburg timezone, East London is in the temperate zone, where seasonal daylight changes are noticeable. During Ramadan in spring, fasting hours increase by about 3 minutes each day. Your elevation adds roughly 0.2 minutes to sunset timing.
By mid-Ramadan (day 15), you'll have gained an extra 45 minutes of fasting compared to the first day. Compared to Gqeberha at -34.0°N, this results in about 4 minutes of difference. These gradual daily changes are a defining feature of fasting in East London.
East London's sunset is approximately 12 minutes later than Pinetown, primarily due to longitude differences between the cities.
East London's sunset is approximately 13 minutes later than Durban, primarily due to longitude differences between the cities.
East London's sunset is approximately 7 minutes earlier than Bloemfontein, primarily due to longitude differences between the cities.
In East London, sunset shifts slightly. Specifically, today's sunset occurs 1m earlier than yesterday.
Tomorrow's fast will be approximately 3 minutes longer than today in East London, following the seasonal daylight pattern at 33.0° latitude. This daily progression is characteristic of East London's subtropical latitude position, where seasonal astronomical shifts directly affect fasting duration throughout Ramadan.
Earth's atmosphere bends light, causing the sun to appear slightly higher on the horizon than its actual position. This atmospheric refraction effect is already accounted for in our calculations, giving you the precise moment when the sun appears to cross below the horizon.
At 62m above sea level, East London's elevation affects when sunset occurs. Higher elevations see the sunset slightly later than lower areas. This elevation adjustment is included in all our calculations.
Iftar times are calculated using precise astronomical algorithms from NOAA, based on East London's exact location (-33.02°N, 27.90°E), timezone (Africa/Johannesburg), and the current season to determine accurate sunset times throughout Ramadan.
Iftar in East London today is the astronomical sunset time shown at the top of this page. Check the precise time, which is calculated for East London's exact location (-33.02°S, 27.90°E) at 62m elevation. The calculation uses the MWL 18° method, which is standard across Southern Africa.
Sehri end time in East London marks when the fast begins in the morning. During Ramadan, this time shifts daily as sunrise moves earlier or later. The time shown on this page is calculated for East London's exact coordinates using the MWL 18° method, though you can compare other calculation standards on this page.
At -33.0°S, East London experiences moderate seasonal variation in daylight, affecting fasting duration throughout Ramadan. Fasting hours in East London vary daily throughout Ramadan as sunset and Fajr shift with the season. The times shown on this page are calculated for East London's exact location so you can plan your fast accordingly.
Compared to Gqeberha, East London has sunset 9 minutes later than Gqeberha due to its more easterly position, and being further north means it has longer fasting days during Ramadan. The primary cause is the longitude difference between the cities — roughly 4 minutes of time difference per degree of longitude. East London is at latitude -33.02°, while Gqeberha is at latitude -33.96°. Even small differences in latitude and elevation create measurable shifts in when sunset occurs.
The MWL 18° method is most commonly used by mosques in East London. However, the best method for you depends on your local mosque or Islamic authority. We provide multiple standards on this page: MWL 18°, ISNA 15°, Umm al-Qura 18.5°, and Diyanet 20°. Check with your mosque to confirm which they recommend, then use that method from the options available above.