Ramadan timetable 2027 in Canada: calculated times
In Canada, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of the imsak time, the limit for the last meal before dawn, and the iftar time, the moment the fast is broken at sunset. The fast lasts 11 h 55 on the first day and 13 h 19 on the twenty-ninth.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in Canada on Monday 8 February, in the depth of winter. Ottawa breaks the first fast at 17:20 after 11 h 55 min, and the days grow longer by more than eighty minutes before Eid.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:25 | 05:35 | 07:15 | 17:20 | 18:54 | 11 h 55 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:05 | 05:15 | 06:53 | 17:40 | 19:13 | 12 h 35 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:41 | 04:51 | 06:29 | 17:59 | 19:32 | 13 h 19 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
A winter Ramadan in the national capital
Ottawa lies at about 45 degrees north, and February brings short, cold days that lengthen quickly. The computed fast rises from 11 h 55 min on day one to 12 h 35 min at mid-month and 13 h 19 min on day 29.
Imsak moves from 05:25 to 04:41, while iftar shifts from 17:20 to 17:59. The fasting month ends just before clocks change: daylight saving time begins on Sunday 14 March 2027, a few days after the expected Eid.
Method and mosque calendars
Ottawa's figures come from the Muslim World League rule, which fixes dawn when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon and nightfall at 17 degrees. A ten-minute imsak buffer precedes fajr, so 05:25 comes before 05:35.
Canadian mosques use a variety of methods, including the Islamic Society of North America convention at 15 degrees, which gives a later fajr. Comparing the table above with your mosque calendar can reveal differences of a quarter of an hour.
Three cities in the Eastern time zone
Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto all share Eastern Time, but their sunsets differ by longitude. Montreal, furthest east, has the earliest iftar at 17:11 on day one, Ottawa follows at 17:20 and Toronto waits until 17:38.
Fasting duration varies with latitude. Toronto, the most southerly of the three, has the longest first day at 11 h 59 min, while Montreal and Ottawa share 11 h 55 min. Western provinces use other time zones and need their own calendars.
How the start is decided in Canada
Canada has no single authority for the Islamic calendar. The country's religious authorities, councils of imams and individual mosques announce the start, some relying on local moon sighting and others on calculations, so dates can occasionally differ between communities.
Most expect Ramadan 1448 to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, with tarawih on the evening of Sunday 7 February. Laylat al-Qadr is anticipated on the night of Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March.
Fasting through snow and cold
February is one of the coldest months in Ottawa and Montreal, with frequent snow and temperatures well below freezing. The short, cold days ease thirst, but icy pavements and dark pre-dawn hours call for extra caution on the way to the mosque.
Canada's Muslim communities have roots across South Asia, the Arab world, Africa and beyond. Iftar tables can mix samosas, pakoras, lentil soup, harira and biryani, and many mosques hold community iftars at weekends for students and newcomers.
Practical advice for Ramadan in Canada
- Dress in insulated layers for early mosque visits
- Allow extra travel time when roads are snowy before iftar
- Shift suhoor earlier by about a minute and a half each day
- Confirm whether your mosque follows local sighting or calculation
Students and workers in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal follow regular schedules during Ramadan. Since iftar falls before 18:00 throughout the month, breaking the fast often coincides with the evening commute, so packing dates and water is useful.
Why is iftar later in Toronto than in Montreal?
Toronto lies about six degrees of longitude west of Montreal, on the same clock. The sun therefore sets later there, and on the first day of Ramadan 2027 iftar comes 27 minutes after Montreal, at 17:38 against 17:11.
Do these times apply to Vancouver or Calgary?
No. Western cities use Pacific or Mountain time and lie at different longitudes and latitudes, so their imsak and iftar differ greatly from Ottawa. Residents there should rely on a local mosque calendar or a page for their own city.
Eid al-Fitr celebrations across Canada
Eid al-Fitr is not a statutory holiday in Canada, but many schools and employers accommodate requests for the day. With large congregations, some communities hold Eid prayers in several shifts or rent convention centres and arenas in major cities.
After the morning prayer, families share brunches and visits, offering dishes from their countries of origin, from sheer khurma to maamoul. If the month lasts thirty days, the festival moves from Tuesday 9 March to Wednesday 10 March 2027.