Ramadan timetable 2027 in Abu Dhabi: calculated times
In Abu Dhabi, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of two times to know each day: imsak, when the pre-dawn meal must end, and iftar, when the fast is broken at sunset. On Monday 8 February, the expected first day, imsak falls at 05:34 and iftar at 18:12.
Abu Dhabi is expected to start Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February; suhoor ends at 05:34 and iftar at 18:12. The first fast lasts 12 h 39 min, in the pleasant late-winter weather of the Gulf.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:34 | 05:44 | 07:01 | 18:12 | 19:25 | 12 h 39 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:25 | 05:35 | 06:51 | 18:21 | 19:33 | 12 h 56 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:13 | 05:23 | 06:39 | 18:28 | 19:39 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Moon sighting in the Emirates
In the United Arab Emirates, an official moon-sighting committee meets after sunset on 29 Sha'ban and announces whether the crescent has been seen. For Ramadan 2027, that meeting is expected to take place on Sunday 7 February.
A positive sighting would make Monday 8 February the first day of fasting, with tarawih that same Sunday night. The 27th night is expected on Friday 5 March, while Eid al-Fitr would fall on Tuesday 9 March or, after thirty days, Wednesday 10 March.
The day-1 schedule
The table above shows fajr at 05:44, sunrise at 07:01 and isha at 19:25 on the first day. Imsak, ten minutes before fajr, marks the end of suhoor, giving a final margin before the dawn call to prayer.
Thirty-six minutes more by day 29
On 22 February, the fast lasts 12 h 56 min, from 05:25 to 18:21. On Monday 8 March, the 29th day, it runs from 05:13 to 18:28, reaching 13 h 15 min, thirty-six minutes longer than on day 1.
Gulf Standard Time and the sun
The UAE uses UTC+4 all year, based on the 60th meridian, while Abu Dhabi lies near 54.4 degrees east. Sitting west of that line delays sunrise beyond seven o'clock in early February and puts iftar after six.
Calculation and the official timetable
The calculation behind the table applies Muslim World League twilight angles, 18 degrees at dawn and 17 at nightfall. Abu Dhabi's mosques follow the official UAE timetable, built on different parameters, so their adhan can be a few minutes earlier or later.
Iftar at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the capital's landmark, is known for hosting large communal iftars during Ramadan, welcoming workers, residents and visitors alike. Its courtyards and the evening tarawih attract large crowds throughout the month.
Emirati tables usually start with dates, laban and Arabic coffee, followed by harees, a slow-cooked wheat and meat porridge, and thareed, bread soaked in a meat and vegetable stew. Luqaimat, sweet fried dumplings drizzled with date syrup, end the meal.
Across the city, majlis gatherings bring families and neighbours together after iftar for coffee, dates and conversation. Many residents also distribute meals to labourers and drivers at sunset, reflecting the strong emphasis on charity during the month.
Shorter working days
Working hours in the UAE are traditionally reduced during Ramadan, for both government departments and private companies. The exact arrangements are announced each year, so employees should confirm their own employer's schedule well before Monday 8 February 2027.
- Avoid eating or drinking in public during fasting hours.
- Drive carefully in the hour before 18:12, when roads get busy.
- Take advantage of mild evenings for outdoor iftars.
- Check the official UAE timetable for daily prayer times.
Is iftar earlier in Dubai?
Yes, by four minutes. Dubai, slightly further east, breaks its first fast at 18:08, while Abu Dhabi waits until 18:12. Fast lengths are almost identical: 12 h 38 min in Dubai and 12 h 39 min in Abu Dhabi on day 1.
What is the weather like during Ramadan 2027?
February and early March are among the most comfortable months in Abu Dhabi, with warm sunny days and cool evenings. Fasting is far easier than in summer, and outdoor iftars on the Corniche or in desert camps are popular.
When does suhoor end on the last day?
On Monday 8 March 2027, imsak in Abu Dhabi falls at 05:13, twenty-one minutes earlier than on the first morning. Hotels and restaurants offering suhoor menus generally serve their last orders shortly before this time.