Ramadan timetable 2027 in Beijing: calculated times
In Beijing, 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 05:35 and iftar at 17:41, a fast of 12 h 07.
Muslims in Beijing are expected to begin Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February. The first fast lasts 12 h 07 min, with imsak at 05:35 and iftar at 17:41, in the dry, freezing heart of a northern Chinese winter.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:35 | 05:45 | 07:16 | 17:41 | 19:08 | 12 h 07 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:19 | 05:29 | 06:59 | 17:58 | 19:23 | 12 h 39 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:58 | 05:08 | 06:38 | 18:13 | 19:38 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Fasting hours in the Chinese capital
At about 39.9 degrees north, Beijing has a first day of Ramadan 2027 running from imsak at 05:35, fajr at 05:45 and sunrise at 07:16 to maghrib at 17:41. Isha follows at 19:08, which sets the time for the first full night of tarawih.
Mid-month, on 22 February, suhoor ends at 05:19 and iftar arrives at 17:58 after 12 h 39 min. By the 29th day, 8 March, imsak is at 04:58 and sunset at 18:13, so the final fast reaches 13 h 15 min.
One time zone for all of China
The whole country runs on Beijing time, eight hours ahead of UTC. In the capital, clock time and the sun agree closely, since the city lies near the 120th meridian, but western regions such as Xinjiang see dawn and sunset far later on the clock.
For this reason the Beijing table above cannot be used elsewhere in China without adjustment. Muslims in Urumqi, for example, break their fast close to two hours later on the clock than residents of the capital, and in Kashgar the gap is wider still.
Muslim World League angles and mosque timetables
These figures are calculated with the 18-degree dawn and 17-degree nightfall rule of the Muslim World League, with imsak placed ten minutes ahead of fajr. Beijing mosques print their own timetables, which can differ by a few minutes from this table.
Who sets the start of the month?
The China Islamic Association, based in Beijing, and the imams of local mosques announce the start of fasting for their communities. The expected first day is Monday 8 February 2027, though a crescent report could delay it by twenty-four hours.
Niujie and the Hui tradition
The Niujie Mosque, on Ox Street in the southwest of the old city, is the oldest and best known in Beijing, built in a classical Chinese architectural style. The surrounding district is home to many Hui Muslims and numerous halal food shops.
Breaking the fast in Beijing often involves dates, tea and halal dishes from the Hui and Uyghur traditions: hand-pulled noodles, lamb skewers, steamed buns and lamb soup. During Ramadan, the Niujie neighbourhood becomes especially lively around sunset as families buy food for iftar.
Winter cold and a festive season
February in Beijing is dry and cold, with night temperatures well below zero and bright, windy days. The Chinese New Year falls on 6 February 2027, just before Ramadan, so the city is still in holiday mode during the first days of fasting.
Advice for students, workers and visitors
- Bring warm clothing for pre-dawn walks to the mosque
- Use humidifiers or drink often to offset the dry winter air
- Locate halal restaurants near your workplace or campus
- Confirm local prayer times with your nearest mosque
Foreign students and expatriates often find community iftars at mosques or in halal restaurants near university districts. Working hours in China are not adjusted for Ramadan, so planning a nourishing suhoor before 05:35 makes the first long office days easier.
How long is the longest fast in Beijing?
The longest fast of the month comes at the end: 13 h 15 min on the 29th day, Monday 8 March 2027. That is 68 minutes more than on the first day, because sunrise moves earlier and sunset later as spring approaches.
When are Laylat al-Qadr and Eid in Beijing?
Laylat al-Qadr is expected on the night that begins on Friday 5 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr, known in China as Kaizhai Jie, should then fall on Tuesday 9 March, or on Wednesday 10 March if the month runs a full thirty days.