Ramadan timetable 2027 in Austin: calculated times
In Austin, 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 05:20 and iftar at 18:35.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:46 | 05:56 | 07:17 | 18:14 | 19:30 | 12 h 28 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:34 | 05:44 | 07:05 | 18:25 | 19:40 | 12 h 51 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:20 | 05:30 | 06:49 | 18:35 | 19:50 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Austin Ramadan 2027 timetable for imsak, iftar and isha
The Texas capital begins Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February with imsak at 05:46 and iftar at 18:14, a fast of 12 hours 28 minutes. On Monday 8 March, day 29, imsak is at 05:20, iftar at 18:35 and the fast lasts 13 hours 15 minutes. Growth over the month is 47 minutes, 26 at dawn and 21 at sunset.
Fajr, sunrise and isha in Austin
Fajr falls at 05:56 on day 1 and 05:30 on day 29, with sunrise at 07:17 and then 06:49. Isha is at 19:30 on day 1 and 19:50 on day 29. The wait between sunset and the night prayer is 76 minutes at first and 75 at the end.
The halfway day
On Monday 22 February imsak is at 05:34 and iftar at 18:25, making a fast of 12 hours 51 minutes. That is 23 minutes longer than day 1. Fajr is at 05:44, sunrise at 07:05 and isha at 19:40 on that date, so the daily pattern has shifted only a little.
The Muslim World League method behind the table sets fajr at 18 degrees and isha at 17 degrees, and takes imsak as fajr minus 10 minutes. Not every Austin mosque follows these angles, so follow the printed schedule of your own congregation for the daily fast.
Austin and New York
Durations are the only fair comparison between time zones. In New York the day 1 fast of 12 hours 6 minutes is 22 minutes shorter than Austin's. At day 29, New York's 13 hours 17 minutes is 2 minutes longer than Austin's.
The numbers are stable enough to allow one simple rule: even the earliest imsak of the month, 05:20 on day 29, leaves a gentle start to the day, since sunrise at 06:49 is still more than an hour and a half later. Austin therefore enjoys comfortable pre-dawn hours for the whole of Ramadan, and the walk or drive to dawn prayers rarely meets deep cold.
Austin in the fasting month
Austin observes Central Time, and standard time continues until 14 March 2027. Dawn comes late, with sunrise at 07:17 on day 1, which gives suhoor a generous cushion of darkness.
Colorado River, hills and a changeable winter
The city lies on the Colorado River of Texas, which is dammed to form Lady Bird Lake in the centre, and it stands where the Balcones Escarpment meets the Hill Country on one side and the blackland prairie on the other. Winters are mild but changeable, with sunny days, passing cold fronts and an occasional freeze.
Students, the Capitol and tech workers
As the state capital, Austin has the Texas Capitol and a large university campus, and its economy leans on government, education and technology. Students and young professionals make up an important part of the local Muslim community, so student-organised iftars are a familiar feature of the month.
Traffic on Interstate 35 is notorious, and it gets heavier around sunset. If you plan to reach a community meal downtown, leave the office with a margin, and keep dates in your bag in case you are on the road at iftar. Residents in the hill neighbourhoods west of the river and in the northern suburbs face the longest drives, while those near the university can often walk to a campus gathering after the sunset prayer.
Calendar for the month in Austin
For Austin, the expected calendar has the first tarawih on Sunday 7 February and the first fast on Monday 8 February 2027, subject to the crescent. Sunset on Friday 5 March should bring the 27th night. Eid al-Fitr should come on Tuesday 9 March if the crescent is seen after 29 fasts, and on Wednesday 10 March if a 30th is needed.
Music venues, parks and the lakeside trails make Austin a city where evenings are often spent outdoors. During Ramadan, a post-iftar walk by Lady Bird Lake is a popular habit for many residents, though in cold snaps it is better to stay in and keep the focus on the late prayers.
- Leave campus or the office before the I-35 rush to catch the sunset prayer
- Check for a freeze warning before driving to suhoor gatherings
- Join a student iftar if you are new in the city
- Rest in the afternoon, since fajr comes at 05:56 on day 1
What should Austin Muslims know about dates and Eid?
Austin mosques do not all start on the same day: some use a calculated calendar, others hold to a local sighting. The expected date of 8 February is provisional, so wait for your own mosque's confirmation before committing to a suhoor.
What is the fast like mid-month in Austin?
On Monday 22 February, imsak is at 05:34 and iftar at 18:25. The fast runs 12 hours 51 minutes, and the days are still lengthening toward the 13 hours 15 minutes of day 29.
Is Eid a holiday in Austin?
Eid al-Fitr is not a federal holiday, so offices, universities and schools are generally open. Students should tell instructors early about Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March, particularly if an exam is scheduled.
Students at Austin campuses and employees in the technology sector can give instructors and managers a single message at the start of the month. State the 12 hours 28 minutes of the first day and the 13 hours 15 minutes of the last, request flexible deadlines in the final week, and ask about Eid leave.