Ramadan timetable 2027 in Ankara: calculated times
In Ankara, 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 05:32 and iftar at 18:48.
Ankara's first fast of Ramadan 2027, expected on Monday 8 February, lasts 12 h 07 min, from imsak at 06:08 to iftar at 18:16. In the snowy heart of Anatolia, the fast then lengthens by more than an hour.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 06:08 | 06:18 | 07:50 | 18:16 | 19:42 | 12 h 07 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:52 | 06:02 | 07:33 | 18:32 | 19:57 | 12 h 40 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:32 | 05:42 | 07:12 | 18:48 | 20:12 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Diyanet and the Turkish calendar
Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs, the Diyanet, has its headquarters in Ankara and fixes the Ramadan dates in advance using astronomical criteria rather than a same-evening sighting. Its calendar is followed by mosques throughout the country.
The month is expected to start on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first tarawih on Sunday night. Kadir Gecesi, the 27th night, should fall on Friday 5 March, and Ramazan Bayramı on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March after thirty days.
Opening-day times
The table above shows fajr at 06:18, sunrise at 07:50 and isha at 19:42 on day 1. Imsak is set ten minutes ahead of fajr, giving a safe margin to finish sahur before true dawn spreads over the Anatolian plateau.
Sunrise at 07:50 means that, after the dawn prayer, many fasting residents have time for a short rest before setting off to work. School and office hours in Ankara usually begin after sunrise throughout the month.
A steadily growing fast
Ankara, at almost forty degrees north, gains daylight quickly at the end of winter. The fast reaches 12 h 40 min on 22 February, from 05:52 to 18:32, and 13 h 15 min on 8 March, from 05:32 to 18:48.
Over the month, sahur moves thirty-six minutes earlier and iftar thirty-two minutes later. Households that eat at fixed times should review the schedule every week rather than relying on the first day's hours throughout the month.
Method behind the figures
These times use the Muslim World League angles, 18 degrees below the horizon for fajr and 17 for isha. Because Diyanet applies its own parameters and precautionary minutes, the official Ankara imsakiye may differ from the table by a few minutes.
Winter nights on the Anatolian plateau
At around 900 metres of altitude, Ankara has cold, dry winters, and snow is common in February. Iftar invitations usually move indoors, and the walk to tarawih at Kocatepe Mosque or Hacı Bayram Mosque calls for a heavy coat.
Ramazan pidesi, the round flatbread sold only during the month, appears in every bakery an hour before iftar, and queues form quickly. Lentil soup, olives, cheese, dates and güllaç, a milky rosewater dessert, complete a classic Ankara table.
Tips for fasting in the capital
Ministries and offices in Ankara generally keep their regular hours, so civil servants often break the fast at their desks or during the commute. Packing a few dates and a bottle of water for the journey home is a common precaution.
- Buy pide early; bakeries sell out shortly before iftar.
- Use the metro rather than the roads in the 18:00 rush hour.
- Keep warm layers for late returns from tarawih.
- Follow the Diyanet imsakiye if your mosque uses it.
What is the longest fast in Ankara?
The longest fast falls at the end of the month: 13 h 15 min on 8 March 2027. That is sixty-eight minutes more than on the first day, a clear sign of the rapidly lengthening days of early spring.
Is iftar later in Istanbul than in Ankara?
Yes. Istanbul, further west, breaks its first fast at 18:29, thirteen minutes after Ankara. Izmir is later still at 18:41, while Gaziantep and Adana, in the south-east and south, break theirs at 18:03 and 18:11.
Does Turkey change clocks during Ramadan?
No. Turkey has stayed on UTC+3 throughout the year since 2016, so there is no clock change in February or March. Ankara's evening iftar and late sunrise reflect this permanent setting rather than any seasonal adjustment.
When do the last ten nights begin?
The final ten nights of Ramadan 2027 should begin on the evening of Saturday 27 February in Ankara. Many worshippers then increase their night prayers, and the large mosques of the capital stay busy well after the isha prayer.