Ramadan timetable 2027 in Alexandria: calculated times
In Alexandria, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of a daily schedule of imsak and iftar, that is, the time the fast begins before dawn and the time it ends at sunset. Between 8 February and 8 March, iftar moves from 17:41 to 18:03.
Alexandria's first Ramadan 2027 fast, expected on Monday 8 February, runs from imsak at 05:16 to iftar at 17:41, for 12 h 26 min. Winter winds and rain on the Mediterranean coast set the tone of the month's early weeks.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:16 | 05:26 | 06:48 | 17:41 | 18:59 | 12 h 26 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:04 | 05:14 | 06:35 | 17:53 | 19:09 | 12 h 49 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:49 | 04:59 | 06:19 | 18:03 | 19:19 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Egypt's second city by the sea
Alexandria stretches along the Mediterranean at about 31 degrees north and 30 degrees east. In February the city is cool and often windy, with winter storms rolling in from the sea and rain that rarely reaches Cairo.
Opening timetable
For the first day, the table above lists fajr at 05:26, sunrise at 06:48 and isha at 18:59. Imsak is fixed ten minutes before fajr, the margin within which suhoor should be completed in every Alexandrian household before dawn.
Lengthening days
On 22 February, the fast lasts 12 h 49 min, from 05:04 to 17:53. On the 29th day, Monday 8 March, it reaches 13 h 14 min, from 04:49 to 18:03, forty-eight minutes more than at the start.
Iftar crosses the six o'clock mark only on the very last days of the month, while imsak drops before five in early March. Residents therefore get used to an early evening meal and increasingly early wake-up calls for suhoor.
Three minutes behind Cairo
Although Alexandria is slightly further north, it lies more than a degree west of Cairo, so its sunset comes later on the clock. Its first iftar is at 17:41, while Cairo breaks its fast at 17:38.
Calculation and official times
The figures follow the Muslim World League method, with 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha. Egypt's official calendar uses its own angles, notably for dawn, so the adhan in Alexandria's mosques may come a few minutes earlier than shown.
Start of the month and Eid
As everywhere in Egypt, the beginning of Ramadan is proclaimed by Dar al-Ifta following the crescent sighting. The month is expected to open on Monday 8 February 2027, after a first tarawih on Sunday evening, or one day later if needed.
The 27th night, Laylat al-Qadr, is expected on Friday 5 March, when Alexandria's mosques remain full late into the night. Eid al-Fitr should fall on Tuesday 9 March, or on Wednesday 10 March if the month has thirty days.
Fish, lanterns and the Corniche
The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, near the eastern harbour, is the city's best-known place of worship and a magnet for tarawih. Along the Corniche, cafes fill after iftar despite the chill, and lanterns hang in the old neighbourhoods.
Alexandrian families often favour seafood, from grilled fish to sayadeya, rice cooked with fish and caramelised onions. Alongside these, the Egyptian staples appear: lentil soup, khoshaf, konafa, qatayef and, at suhoor, ful with bread and eggs.
Practical advice
Winter weather can make the commute home unpredictable, especially when storms hit the coastal road. Leaving work a little earlier and keeping an umbrella and some dates within reach helps avoid missing the iftar moment in traffic.
- Plan suhoor before 05:16 on the first morning.
- Dress for wind and rain on February evenings.
- Book seaside restaurants ahead for weekend iftars.
- Check prayer times with your local mosque.
Is the last fast in Alexandria as long as in Cairo?
Yes, practically identical: both cities fast 13 h 14 min on Monday 8 March 2027. Alexandria's schedule simply runs a few minutes later, with imsak at 04:49 and iftar at 18:03 against 04:44 and 17:58 in Cairo.
Does the weather improve during the month?
Usually, yes. Early February can bring the city's typical winter storms and grey seas, but by early March days are often brighter and milder. Evening walks along the waterfront after tarawih become more pleasant as Eid al-Fitr approaches.