Ramadan timetable 2027 in Azerbaijan: calculated times
In Azerbaijan, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of a set of times calculated for each day of fasting: imsak before dawn, fajr, sunrise, iftar at maghrib and isha. On the first day imsak is set at 06:01 and iftar at 18:07, a fast of 12 h 06.
Azerbaijan should begin Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February. In Baku the first imsak is at 06:01 and the sunset meal at 18:07, making a fast of 12 hours 6 minutes that lengthens by more than an hour before the holiday.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 06:01 | 06:11 | 07:43 | 18:07 | 19:34 | 12 h 06 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:44 | 05:54 | 07:25 | 18:23 | 19:49 | 12 h 39 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:24 | 05:34 | 07:04 | 18:39 | 20:04 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
A Caspian Ramadan at the end of winter
Baku observes this Ramadan in its windy late-winter season, when the Caspian breeze makes cool days feel colder. Ramadan 1448 ends in early March, only a few weeks before Novruz, the spring festival celebrated nationwide around 20 and 21 March.
How the fasting day changes in Baku
The timetable shown above lists a fast of 12 h 06 on day one, 12 h 39 on day 15 and 13 h 15 on day 29. Iftar moves from 18:07 to 18:23 and then to 18:39 over the month.
Imsak, meanwhile, comes earlier each week: 06:01 at the start, 05:44 in mid-month and 05:24 at the end. At a latitude above forty degrees, days lengthen quickly in February and March, adding more than an hour to the daily fast.
Calculation and different traditions
These times follow the Muslim World League method, 18° for dawn and 17° for nightfall, with imsak ten minutes before fajr. The Caucasus Muslims Board publishes its own Ramadan calendar, which mosques follow and which may differ by a few minutes.
Many Shia worshippers, following Ja'fari practice, wait until the redness of the sky has faded after sunset before eating, so their iftar may come several minutes after 18:07. Sunni communities generally break the fast at sunset itself.
The Caucasus Muslims Board and the start of the month
The start of Ramadan in Azerbaijan is announced by the Caucasus Muslims Board, which also publishes the amount recommended for the fitr charity. For 1448, the first fast is expected on Monday 8 February 2027, possibly on Tuesday 9 February.
Qadr nights in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, the nights of the 19th, 21st and 23rd of Ramadan, known as Qadr nights, draw large crowds to mosques for prayers lasting until dawn. Among Sunni communities, the 27th night, expected on Friday 5 March 2027, is especially honoured.
Iftar dishes and evening gatherings
An Azerbaijani iftar often opens with dates, water and sherbet, followed by soup such as dovga, a warm yogurt and herb soup. Plov with dried fruits and chestnuts is a festive choice, and tea with sweets closes long evenings with family.
In Baku, the Bibi-Heybat Mosque on the Caspian shore and the Taza Pir Mosque in the city centre welcome worshippers for evening prayers. Many restaurants offer special iftar menus, and charitable meals are organised for people in need.
Late evenings along the Baku boulevard and in the old city remain lively despite the cold, as families walk after tarawih. Tea houses stay open late, serving tea in pear-shaped armudu glasses with jam and sweets well into the night.
Ramazan bayramı 2027
Eid al-Fitr, called Ramazan bayramı, is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or Wednesday 10 March if the month lasts thirty days. It is an official holiday in Azerbaijan, with family visits, shekerbura and pakhlava pastries, and visits to cemeteries.
Tips for the month in Baku
Strong winds and cool temperatures make a hot suhoor and warm clothing for the evening especially welcome. Since the fast lengthens by over an hour, adjusting sleep gradually through the month helps maintain energy at work and during prayers.
- Check the Caucasus Muslims Board calendar for your mosque.
- Move your suhoor alarm earlier each week.
- Dress warmly against the Caspian wind.
- Plan holiday travel around Ramazan bayramı.
What time is iftar in Baku on the first day?
On Monday 8 February 2027, iftar in Baku is calculated at 18:07 at sunset, with imsak at 06:01. Shia worshippers who wait for the redness to fade may eat a few minutes later than the calculated time.
How long is the fast at the end of Ramadan in Baku?
On the expected 29th day, Monday 8 March 2027, the fast in Baku lasts 13 hours 15 minutes, from imsak at 05:24 to iftar at 18:39. That is 69 minutes longer than on the opening day of the month.