Iftar time in Xi’an today
China · Asia/Shanghai · UTC+08:00
Iftar Time Today
Tue, Jul 14
7:58 PM
Maghrib (sunset) · 19:58 local time
These are accurate Maghrib (sunset) times, correct for fasting throughout the year.
Full Prayer Schedule — Tue, Jul 14
- 🌌Fajr (Dawn)(Suhoor ends)
- 4:01 AM
- 🌄Sunrise
- 5:43 AM
- ☀️Dhuhr (Noon)
- 12:50 PM
- 🌤️Asr (Afternoon)
- 4:36 PM
- 🌅Maghrib / Iftar(Iftar time)
- 7:58 PM
- 🌙Isha (Night)
- 9:33 PM
Calculation: Muslim World League method · Fajr 18°, Isha 17° · Asr (Shafi'i)
Iftar Times — Next 7 Days
| Date | Fajr / Suhoor Ends | 🌅 Iftar (Maghrib) |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 14(Today) | 4:01 AM | 7:58 PM |
| Wed, Jul 15 | 4:02 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 4:03 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 4:04 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 4:04 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 4:05 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 4:06 AM | 7:55 PM |
About Iftar in Xi’an
Iftar is the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan. It begins at sunset — the moment of the Maghrib prayer. In Xi’an, today's Iftar starts at 7:58 PM (Asia/Shanghai, UTC+08:00).
How fasts are broken: the prophetic tradition is to open the fast with dates and water before performing Maghrib prayer, then return to a fuller meal. Eating in moderation at Iftar prevents the energy crash that often follows large post-fast meals and helps maintain stable hydration through the night.
What is typically served at Iftar
Dates & water
The traditional opening — three dates and a glass of water. Dates restore blood sugar quickly without overwhelming the digestive system.
Soup & salad
Light, broth-based soups (lentil, harira in North Africa, çorba in Turkey) and fresh salads ease the stomach into the main meal.
Main course
Slow-cooked stews, grilled meats, rice or bread. The communal aspect — sharing with family, neighbours and the mosque — is central to Ramadan culture.
Health professionals recommend opening Iftar gently, drinking water steadily through the evening rather than all at once, and keeping the main meal balanced — protein, complex carbohydrates and vegetables — to sustain energy until the following day's Suhoor.