Ramadan timetable 2027 in Accra: calculated times
In Accra, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of all the imsak and iftar times of the fasting month, expected from 8 February to 8 March. On the last day of the table, imsak is set at 04:51 and iftar at 18:13.
Muslims in Accra are expected to start Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February. That day, imsak falls at 04:56 and iftar at 18:12, so the first fast in the Ghanaian capital lasts 13 h 16 min under a warm coastal sky.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 04:56 | 05:06 | 06:17 | 18:12 | 19:20 | 13 h 16 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:55 | 05:05 | 06:15 | 18:14 | 19:20 | 13 h 19 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:51 | 05:01 | 06:10 | 18:13 | 19:18 | 13 h 22 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
A coastal capital that never really cools
Accra stretches along the Gulf of Guinea, with Jamestown and the old fort quarters beside the sea, shopping streets of Osu and Oxford Street a short way inland, and a growing belt of suburbs running north and east towards Madina and Tema. The sea breeze keeps the air moving, but temperatures remain high all year and humidity makes afternoons feel heavy even when the sun is not at its fiercest.
The daylight pattern is almost flat. On the first Monday our table gives imsak at 04:56 and maghrib at 18:12, a fast of 13 h 16. By the last Monday, dawn cut-off is 04:51 and evening meal 18:13, with a fast of 13 h 22. This steadiness makes planning easy, because the same morning alarm and the same evening plans work week after week.
Trotros, traffic and the race to sunset
Much of Accra moves by trotro, the shared minibuses linking the central terminals such as Circle, Kaneshie and Madina with outer districts. Late afternoon is the worst time on the roads, and the interchanges can seem completely blocked. Passengers wanting to be home or at a mosque by 18:12 on opening day often leave before four o'clock.
Nima, Maamobi and neighbourhood mosques
Some of this city's largest Muslim communities live in Nima, Maamobi and adjoining districts north of downtown, where the mosques, Quranic schools and small markets sit close together. During this month, those streets are noticeably busier at night, with food sellers lining the roadsides and worshippers filling the prayer halls well after evening meals.
Makola and shopping before evening meals
Makola Market, in the heart of old Accra, sells fish, vegetables, spices and cloth, and it is where many cooks go for provisions. By mid-afternoon aisles are cramped and the surrounding streets jammed, so those cooking for evenings buy ingredients early and return home before the rush begins.
Grilled skewers, hibiscus drink and fried plantain
When the call to prayer sounds, a chilled glass of sobolo, the ruby hibiscus drink flavoured with ginger and cloves, is a common first sip. Roadside grills then offer chichinga, spiced skewered meat, and cooks fry kelewele, plantain cubes seasoned with pepper and ginger. Later come heartier plates such as banku with grilled tilapia, or rice with a rich tomato stew, shared among relatives and neighbours.
Pre-dawn meals are usually quiet and simple, with oats, porridge, bread and eggs or leftover rice. Early hours in Accra are calm, the roads are empty, and first light arrives soon after 05:06, which is fajr on the opening day, with sunrise at 06:17. Fruit and plenty of water help with the heat that follows.
Keeping cool in a humid city
Traders, students and office workers who spend days outdoors in Accra can benefit from a few practical habits:
- Take errands in the early morning while the air is still cool
- Stay in shaded spots and near the sea breeze whenever possible
- Wear light cotton clothes and a hat
- Avoid heavy, oily food at dawn
- Keep a bottle of water for the evening commute
Night prayers by the sea
Isha is at 19:20 on the first evening, just over an hour after sunset, and it stays almost unchanged all month. Mosques in Jamestown, Nima and northern suburbs fill up quickly, and in the last ten nights many worshippers stay late. Friday 5 March is expected to bring a 27th-night vigil.
The closing week and Eid
Festivities closing this month are projected for Tuesday 9 March, with Wednesday 10 March as an alternative after thirty days. The start itself depends on the moon sighting on Sunday evening 7 February, which would put the first fast on Monday 8 February.
Is a 04:30 alarm too early for day one?
Not at all. With imsak at 04:56, it leaves almost half an hour for a meal, drink and ablutions, and it still works at the end of the month, when imsak is only five minutes earlier.
Will the sea breeze make fasting easier?
It helps in the late afternoon, especially in coastal districts, but humidity remains high. Drinking steadily after sunset matters more than any other single habit.
Are evening times identical across the city?
For practical purposes, yes. The times in our table apply to the whole urban area, from Jamestown to the outer suburbs, with only a minute or so of difference.