What this Ramadan calendar shows
- Imsak — the precaution time shortly before Fajr, 10 minutes by default.
- Suhoor ends (Fajr) — the start of the fast at the beginning of dawn.
- Iftar (Maghrib) — the time to break the fast at sunset.
- Isha — the night prayer, after which Tarawih is usually prayed.
- Fast length — the hours and minutes between Fajr and Maghrib for each day.
- The expected first day of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr for the year you choose.
How the times are calculated
Times come from the position of the sun at your latitude and longitude, using the twilight angle of the calculation method you pick. Iftar is at sunset; Fajr is when the sun is the stated number of degrees below the horizon before sunrise. Everything runs in your browser, so your location is never sent anywhere. Each city starts with the method most commonly used in its region, and you can change it:
| Method | Fajr angle | Isha |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim World League | 18° | 17° |
| ISNA (North America) | 15° | 15° |
| Egyptian General Authority | 19.5° | 17.5° |
| Umm al-Qura (Makkah) | 18.5° | 90 min after Maghrib (120 min in Ramadan) |
| University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi | 18° | 18° |
| Diyanet (Turkey) | 18° | 17°, Maghrib +7 min |
| Kemenag / MUIS (Indonesia, Singapore) | 20° | 18° |
In far northern and southern cities, where twilight may never fully end in summer, the calendar falls back to the standard angle-based night portion rule. The time zone includes daylight saving where it applies.
When does Ramadan start?
The start of Ramadan is set by the new crescent. The dates below follow the Umm al-Qura calendar, and your country may begin a day earlier or later, so use the “Start of Ramadan” setting to match your local announcement.
| Hijri year | Ramadan begins (expected) | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | 8 February 2027 | 9 March 2027 | 29 |
| 1449 AH | 28 January 2028 | 26 February 2028 | 29 |
| 1450 AH | 16 January 2029 | 14 February 2029 | 29 |
| 1451 AH | 5 January 2030 | 4 February 2030 | 30 |
| 1452 AH | 26 December 2030 | 24 January 2031 | 29 |
How long is the fast?
Because Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every year, the length of the fast changes over the years and even within one Ramadan. In Ramadan 1448 the fast in London is about 11 hours 30 minutes on the first day and 13 hours 14 minutes on the last, in Dhaka 12 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours 5 minutes, and in New York 11 hours 42 minutes to 12 hours 52 minutes. The calendar works out the length for every day of your chosen city.
Tips for using the timetable
- Compare the times with your local mosque or religious authority’s timetable, which may add a few minutes after sunset as a precaution.
- Use Print calendar to put the timetable on the fridge, or Download CSV to open it in a spreadsheet or import it into a calendar app.
- If your country starts Ramadan later than Saudi Arabia, set “Start of Ramadan” to 1 day later so every date lines up.
- Check the last ten nights, where the dates matter most, once the local moon-sighting announcement is made.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, 9 March 2027, following the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual start depends on the local moon sighting and may be a day earlier or later.
What is the difference between Imsak and Fajr?
Fajr is the start of dawn, when the fast begins. Imsak is a short margin of caution before it (10 minutes here), after which many people stop eating Suhoor. The Suhoor ends (Fajr) column is the time the fast begins.
How is the Iftar time calculated?
Iftar is at Maghrib, which is sunset at your location. The calendar calculates it from your latitude, longitude and time zone. Some authorities add a minute or two after sunset, and the Diyanet method adds 7 minutes.
Why do these times differ from my local mosque?
Mosques and authorities choose different calculation methods and twilight angles, may add safety minutes, and may use other rules at high latitudes. Pick the method your community follows, and rely on your local timetable where it differs.
Can I print the Ramadan calendar or save it as a file?
Yes. Use Print calendar for a clean printed timetable, or Download CSV to get all days in a spreadsheet-friendly file.