Ramadan timetable 2027 in Cardiff: calculated times
In Cardiff, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of two markers, imsak in the morning and iftar in the evening, which frame each day of fasting. In the middle of the month, on 22 February, they are expected at 05:12 and 17:40.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:36 | 05:46 | 07:40 | 17:15 | 19:02 | 11 h 39 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:12 | 05:22 | 07:13 | 17:40 | 19:25 | 12 h 28 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:42 | 04:52 | 06:43 | 18:05 | 19:50 | 13 h 23 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Ramadan 2027 times in Cardiff from imsak to iftar
In Cardiff, the timetable for the first day of Ramadan, expected on Monday 8 February 2027, gives imsak at 05:36 and iftar at 17:15, a fast of 11 hours 39 minutes. By day 15, on Monday 22 February, imsak has moved to 05:12 and iftar to 17:40, so the fast lasts 12 hours 28 minutes. On day 29, Monday 8 March, imsak is at 04:42 and iftar at 18:05, for 13 hours 23 minutes.
What the Cardiff timetable shows from imsak to isha and how it compares with London
The timetable also lists fajr, sunrise and isha: on day 1 fajr is at 05:46, sunrise at 07:40 and isha at 19:02, while on day 29 isha has moved to 19:50. Compared with London, iftar in Cardiff on day 1 comes 13 minutes later than in London, at 17:15 against 17:02. On day 29 it comes 12 minutes later than in London, at 18:05 against 17:53.
Over the month the fast in Cardiff grows by 104 minutes between day 1 and day 29: imsak comes 54 minutes earlier and iftar 50 minutes later. The change is steady rather than sudden, so you will feel the days lengthen week by week as the Cardiff sunset moves from 17:15 toward 18:05. Sunrise follows the same rhythm, shifting from 07:40 on day 1 to 07:13 on day 15 and 06:43 on day 29, while isha moves from 19:02 to 19:25 and then 19:50, which also pushes tarawih later into the evening.
Why the Cardiff mosque calendar matters
For Cardiff the Muslim World League method is applied, meaning fajr at 18 degrees, isha at 17 degrees and imsak ten minutes before fajr. Some Cardiff mosques use other angles or leave themselves a margin. Cardiff's mosques serve a long-established and varied community, and some follow different moon-sighting decisions. Pick one and follow it all month, comparing its imsak with the 05:36 calculated here for day 1. Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, if the crescent is seen as predicted.
Ramadan in Cardiff: weather, daily life and iftar
Cardiff, the capital of Wales, lies on the Bristol Channel at the mouth of the River Taff, and its maritime climate brings mild, wet and windy winters. In February sunrise is at 07:40 on day 1. The Principality Stadium, the castle and the regenerated Cardiff Bay shape the city's skyline, and the bay breeze can feel cold on clear evenings.
Daily life and iftar in Cardiff
Cardiff has one of the oldest Muslim communities in Britain, rooted in its docklands history around Butetown, and today students at Cardiff University and workers in government, media and health add to the mix. Daily life moves between the city centre, the bay and the suburbs. Many people break the fast at home, then walk or drive to the mosque for evening prayers.
Iftar in Cardiff typically starts with dates and water, then soup and a hot dish suited to the Welsh damp. Neighbours and friends often share plates. Welsh worshippers should expect the first tarawih on Sunday evening, 7 February, and the 27th night on Friday 5 March after dusk.
Practical advice for fasting in Cardiff
Practical advice is simple. Cardiff's rain and wind off the bay call for a waterproof coat on every evening outing, and for planning rugby or match days at the stadium, when traffic and crowds can delay your journey home before sunset. Do not trade sleep for extra hours awake; bed soon after tarawih is the better habit. On day 15 the fast in Cardiff lasts 12 hours 28 minutes, which is long enough to reward some planning of meals and appointments. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027 at the end of 29 days, or on Wednesday 10 March at the end of 30.
- Carry a waterproof coat for the walk to the mosque.
- Avoid travelling near the stadium on match days.
- Prepare dates and water before sunset.
- Use one mosque calendar throughout.
Which Ramadan 2027 calendar should I follow in Cardiff?
Which Ramadan calendar should I follow in Cardiff? Whichever mosque you pray at, or whichever your family follows, use its calendar from the first day to the last. The calculated timetable gives imsak at 05:36 and iftar at 17:15 on day 1, but a mosque may announce the start a day later after the crescent is sighted, and all its times would then shift with it.
How long is the fast in Cardiff in mid-Ramadan?
How long is the fast in Cardiff in the middle of the month? On day 15, Monday 22 February, the timetable shows imsak at 05:12 and iftar at 17:40, which makes a fast of 12 hours 28 minutes. That is 49 minutes longer than on day 1, and day 29 reaches 13 hours 23 minutes with imsak at 04:42.
Is Eid a day off, and how do I manage work or school in Cardiff?
Is Eid a day off, and how do I manage work or study in Cardiff? In Cardiff, workplaces and universities keep normal hours, so tell your manager or tutor early which days you need to leave at sunset. Eid is not a bank holiday in Wales, so book the morning off in advance if you want to attend the prayer. Since the 27th night is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 5 March, prepare early for the last ten nights, which tend to bring long prayers and little sleep.