Berlin: Ramadan timetable 2027, Imsak and Iftar times

A fast that grows by almost two hours

At about 52.5 degrees north, Berlin experiences a much faster change in daylight than cities around the Mediterranean. Between Monday 8 February and Monday 8 March, the daily fast gains 1 h 49 and ends the month close to thirteen and a half hours.

On day 1, the dawn meal ends at 05:30, fajr is at 05:40 and the sun rises at 07:37. By the fifteenth day, Monday 22 February, imsak has moved to 05:05 and iftar to 17:32, for a fast of 12 h 27.

The last days of the month

For the 29th day, Monday 8 March, the table gives 04:34 for imsak and 17:58 for maghrib, almost an hour earlier in the morning than on day 1. Isha moves from 18:55 to 19:45, so tarawih in Berlin starts later each week.

No clock change during Ramadan

Germany uses Central European Time, UTC+1, in winter and switches to summer time on the last Sunday of March. In 2027 that change falls on 28 March, after Eid, so the whole month keeps the same clock and the table needs no adjustment.

Why Berlin timetables vary

At high latitude, the twilight angle strongly affects fajr and isha. The table uses the Muslim World League values of 18 and 17 degrees, while some Berlin mosques use other conventions, which can shift dawn by a quarter of an hour or more.

Communities of Turkish origin often follow the Diyanet calendar, while Arab, Bosnian and other associations publish their own timetables. It is therefore best to check the calendar of the mosque you attend, especially for imsak, where differences between sources are largest.

Expected dates for Ramadan 1448 in Germany

Most Berlin mosques expect to fast from Monday 8 February, holding tarawih from the evening of Sunday 7 February. Germany has no central body deciding the date, so congregations follow a calculated calendar or announcements from abroad, and some may start on Tuesday 9 February.

The 27th night falls after sunset on Friday 5 March 2027 by most forecasts. Eid al-Fitr then lands on Tuesday 9 March, or on Wednesday 10 March after thirty days, and many Berlin families take leave to attend the Eid prayer.

Winter in the German capital

February in Berlin is cold and grey, with temperatures often around freezing, frequent drizzle and possible snow. The short days keep the first week's fast under twelve hours, a contrast with the long summer Ramadans that Berlin's Muslims remember from the 2010s.

Iftar across Berlin's communities

Berlin's Muslims come from Turkish, Arab, Bosnian, Kurdish and many other backgrounds, and iftar tables reflect that mix. Lentil soup, pide bread, dates, stuffed vegetables and baklava are common, while the Şehitlik Mosque in Neukölln hosts well-attended evening prayers.

Fasting while working or studying in Berlin

Working hours in Germany do not change during Ramadan, so planning matters, particularly for those whose day ends after 17:05 at the start of the month. Some practical habits help fasting employees, pupils and university students in the city:

• Tell your employer or teacher early if you need a short iftar break
• Keep dates and water at your workplace
• Eat a substantial suhoor before 05:30
• Check your mosque's calendar for imsak

FAQ: what time is iftar in Berlin on the first day?

On Monday 8 February 2027, maghrib in Berlin, and therefore iftar, is at 17:05. With imsak at 05:30, the first fast lasts 11 h 35, the shortest of the month and noticeably shorter than in southern Europe or North Africa.

FAQ: when does the longest fast occur?

The fast gets longer every day, so the longest is the last. On the 29th day, Monday 8 March, it lasts 13 h 24, from 04:34 to 17:58; a thirtieth day, if needed, would add a few more minutes.

FAQ: is the Berlin schedule valid for Hamburg or Munich?

No. Hamburg and Munich both lie further west than Berlin, so their sunsets come later by the clock, and their latitudes differ too. Muslims in those cities should use a timetable calculated for their own location rather than the Berlin figures.