Ramadan timetable 2027 in Basra: calculated times
In Basra, 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 04:38 and iftar at 17:52.
If Ramadan 2027 opens on Monday 8 February, Basra will halt suhoor at 05:04 and break its fast at 17:31. The first fast lasts 12 h 27 min, while the city along the Shatt al-Arab enjoys mild late-winter weather.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:04 | 05:14 | 06:36 | 17:31 | 18:48 | 12 h 27 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:53 | 05:03 | 06:23 | 17:42 | 18:58 | 12 h 49 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:38 | 04:48 | 06:08 | 17:52 | 19:07 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Basra's schedule at a glance
On day 1 the table above lists fajr at 05:14, sunrise at 06:36 and isha at 18:48. The ten-minute gap between imsak and fajr is the usual Iraqi safety margin, giving households time to drink a last glass of water.
Two weeks later, on 22 February, imsak is 04:53 and iftar 17:42, a fast of 12 h 49 min. On Monday 8 March the window runs from 04:38 to 17:52, reaching 13 h 14 min on the 29th day.
Southern Iraq's earlier sunset
Basra lies about three degrees of longitude east of Baghdad, which brings sunset nine minutes earlier on day 1: 17:31 against 17:40. Both cities share Arabia Standard Time, three hours ahead of UTC, with no clock change during the month.
Being further south also changes the length of the fast. Basra's first fast is six minutes longer than Baghdad's, but by the 29th day both reach 13 h 14 min, as the March equinox evens out day length.
A note on the angles used
These times follow the Muslim World League method, 18 degrees for dawn and 17 for nightfall. Basra's mosques, largely following Shia practice, publish their own imsakiyya, where maghrib comes a few minutes after the astronomical sunset shown above.
Dates to note for 1448
In Basra, most residents follow the moon-sighting decision of the marja's office in Najaf, while Sunni mosques follow the Sunni Endowment Diwan. Fasting should start on 8 February, after first tarawih on the night of Sunday 7 February.
Nights of Qadr and Eid
Shia tradition in southern Iraq emphasises the 19th, 21st and 23rd nights for Qadr prayers, while Sunni communities mark the 27th, expected on Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr should fall on Tuesday 9 March, or a day later after thirty days.
Evenings on the Shatt al-Arab
February in Basra is pleasant, with sunny afternoons around twenty degrees and cooler nights. Before iftar, families walk along the corniche of the Shatt al-Arab, where the Tigris and Euphrates flow together, buying juice, bread and sweets.
Basra is famous for its date palms, and the fruit naturally opens every iftar. Fish from the Gulf and the marshes, rice with lamb, lentil soup and kleicha biscuits for Eid are classic dishes in Basrawi homes.
Simple ideas for fasting in Basra
With a mild climate and a fast of around twelve and a half to thirteen hours, the main challenge is the late evening social life. A few habits help residents and visitors manage both work and nights out:
- Hydrate well between iftar and suhoor
- Keep salty fish dishes for iftar, not suhoor
- Check your mosque's maghrib announcement
- Plan visits around tarawih times
- Expect reduced office hours
What time is iftar in Basra on the first day?
On Monday 8 February 2027 the sun sets at 17:31 in Basra, the reference iftar time on this page. Mosques following Shia practice will call maghrib a little later, so check the local announcement before eating.
Does Basra start Ramadan the same day as Baghdad?
Usually, but not always. Each Iraqi community follows its own religious reference, and Shia and Sunni announcements occasionally diverge by a day. Basra and Baghdad residents of the same tradition normally begin and end the fast together.
How much longer is the last fast?
The 29th fast in Basra, on Monday 8 March 2027, lasts 13 h 14 min, from 04:38 to 17:52. Compared with the 12 h 27 min of the opening day, that is forty-seven minutes more, spread over four weeks.