Ramadan timetable 2027 in Amman: calculated times
In Amman, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of the imsak time, the limit for the last meal before dawn, and the iftar time, the moment the fast is broken at sunset. The fast lasts 12 h 24 on the first day and 13 h 14 on the twenty-ninth.
Amman is expected to start Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February, with suhoor ending at 05:52 and iftar at 18:16. The first fast lasts 12 h 24 min, and the Jordanian capital's evenings stay cold on its hills in February.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:52 | 06:02 | 07:25 | 18:16 | 19:34 | 12 h 24 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:40 | 05:50 | 07:12 | 18:28 | 19:45 | 12 h 48 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:25 | 05:35 | 06:56 | 18:39 | 19:55 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Opening schedule in the Jordanian capital
The table above lists fajr at 06:02, sunrise at 07:25 and isha at 19:34 on day 1. Imsak, ten minutes earlier than fajr, is when mosques and radio stations remind listeners to finish their suhoor before the dawn adhan.
Later clocks since 2022
Jordan has kept summer time all year since 2022, three hours ahead of UTC, which pushes iftar to 18:16 and fajr past six o'clock. Neighbouring countries on winter time therefore show earlier clock times despite similar sunsets.
Fast length day by day
On 22 February, suhoor ends at 05:40 and iftar is at 18:28, for 12 h 48 min. On the 29th day, 8 March, the fast runs from 05:25 to 18:39, or 13 h 14 min, fifty minutes longer than on day 1.
At about thirty-two degrees north, Amman sees its late-winter days lengthen by nearly two minutes each. The change is gradual, but by the final week families need to wake up about half an hour earlier for suhoor.
Calculation method
These times follow the Muslim World League convention of 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha. Jordan's official timetable, published by the religious authorities, uses its own parameters, so mosques in Amman may announce times differing by a few minutes.
The Iftaa announcement and 2027 dates
In Jordan, the General Iftaa Department, headed by the Grand Mufti, announces the start of Ramadan after the crescent sighting on the evening of 29 Sha'ban. For 2027 that evening is expected to be Sunday 7 February.
If the moon is seen, fasting begins on Monday 8 February; if not, on Tuesday. The 27th night, widely observed in Jordan, should fall on Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March.
Mansaf, qatayef and Ramadan nights
Jordanian iftars begin with dates, water and soup, followed by maqluba or mansaf, the national dish of lamb cooked in fermented yoghurt. Qamar al-din apricot drink and tamarind juice are sold everywhere, and qatayef pancakes are the essential Ramadan dessert.
The blue-domed King Abdullah I Mosque fills for tarawih, while downtown Amman and the cafes of Jabal Amman stay lively until suhoor. February nights are cold, sometimes with snow, so most gatherings take place indoors around heaters.
Tips for fasting in Amman
Government offices and many businesses shorten their hours during Ramadan, and traffic before iftar is intense on Amman's hilly roads. These practical suggestions help residents, students and travellers organise their days in the Jordanian capital:
- Avoid driving in the last hour before 18:16
- Dress warmly for dawn and tarawih
- Buy qatayef early, queues grow fast
- Respect fasting hours in public places
- Check reduced opening hours of offices
What time is suhoor over in Amman on the first day?
On Monday 8 February 2027, imsak in Amman is at 05:52 and fajr at 06:02. Food and drink should be stopped by fajr at the latest, while the earlier imsak signal offers a ten-minute margin of safety.
Why is iftar in Amman later than in nearby capitals?
Mostly because of Jordan's year-round UTC+3 offset. Amman's 18:16 sunset would read 17:16 on a winter-time clock. Astronomically, the sun sets over the city at roughly the same moment as over nearby Jerusalem or Damascus.
How long is the last fast in Amman?
On the 29th day, Monday 8 March 2027, Amman fasts 13 h 14 min, from 05:25 to 18:39. If Ramadan completes thirty days, one more fast follows on 9 March, and Eid then falls on Wednesday 10 March.