Ramadan 2027 Prayer Times
Accurate prayer times are the foundation of observing Ramadan correctly. Because fasting is intrinsically tied to the sun's position, the exact minute you stop eating in the morning and break your fast in the evening depends entirely on your geographic coordinates.
The Key Times of the Day
- Fajr (Dawn) & Imsak (Sehri/Suhoor Time): The fast begins at the break of true dawn (Fajr). Many Muslims observe an Imsak time, which is a precautionary 10-15 minute window before Fajr to stop eating and prepare for the prayer.
- Dhuhr (Midday) & Asr (Afternoon): The daytime prayers observed while fasting.
- Maghrib (Sunset) & Iftar: The moment the sun dips completely below the horizon, the fast is broken (Iftar). This corresponds exactly with the Maghrib call to prayer.
- Isha & Taraweeh: The night prayer (Isha) is followed by the special Taraweeh prayers, which are exclusively performed during the nights of Ramadan.
Why Do Prayer Times Vary?
You may find that different mosques in your city have slightly different times for Fajr and Isha. This is because there are several legitimate mathematical conventions used to calculate when "dawn" and "nightfall" occur based on the sun's angle below the horizon:
| Calculation Method | Fajr Angle | Isha Angle | Commonly Used In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim World League (MWL) | 18° | 17° | Europe, Far East, parts of US |
| Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) | 15° | 15° | North America |
| Umm al-Qura University, Makkah | 18.5° | 90 min after Maghrib | Saudi Arabia, Arabian Peninsula |
| Egyptian General Authority of Survey | 19.5° | 17.5° | Africa, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon |
| Union des Organisations Islamiques de France (UOIF) | 12° | 12° | France |
High Latitudes (The "Midnight Sun" Problem)
In regions far north or south (like Scandinavia, Canada, or southern South America), the sun may not fully set during summer, or the twilight may persist all night, making traditional Fajr and Isha calculations impossible. In 2027, Ramadan occurs in late winter/early spring, meaning high-latitude locations will experience relatively normal, though potentially shifting, day-night cycles compared to summer Ramadans.
In extreme cases, Islamic scholars recommend observing the times of the nearest city with a normal day/night cycle, or following the times of Mecca.
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