Ramadan timetable 2027 in China: calculated times
In China, 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 05:19 and 17:58.
Muslims in China expect Ramadan 2027 to begin on Monday 8 February. In Beijing, imsak falls at 05:35 and iftar at 17:41, a fast of 12 h 07 min that extends to 13 h 15 min on the 29th day.
| 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.
Beijing's timetable on 8 February 2027
The table above gives Beijing's first day: imsak 05:35, fajr 05:45, sunrise 07:16, iftar 17:41 and isha 19:08. Imsak, ten minutes before fajr, is the usual signal to finish suhur before the fast begins at dawn.
Lunar New Year and Ramadan in the same week
In 2027, the Spring Festival falls on Saturday 6 February, two days before the expected start of Ramadan. Muslim families in China may therefore begin fasting during the national holiday week, when travel and family visits are at their peak.
One time zone for the whole country
All of China uses Beijing time, UTC+8, even in the far west. In Xinjiang, home to the Uyghur population, clock times for sunrise and sunset are therefore much later than in Beijing, sometimes by more than two hours.
This means the Beijing times on this page must never be applied to other provinces. Muslims in Xi'an, Lanzhou, Yinchuan or Urumqi should rely on a local timetable, since iftar can come much later on the clock.
Growing days in northern China
Beijing lies near 40 degrees north, so the fast lengthens quickly: 12 h 07 min on day 1, 12 h 39 min on day 15 and 13 h 15 min on day 29. Iftar moves from 17:41 to 18:13 over the month.
Method, calendar and announcement
These times follow the Muslim World League convention, 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha. Mosque calendars in China may differ by a few minutes, and the local imam's timetable remains the reference for each community.
Chinese Muslim communities generally follow the announcement of their mosque or of the Islamic Association of China. Fasting is expected from Monday 8 February, with tarawih the evening before, though some communities may start a day later.
Niujie Mosque and Hui traditions
Beijing's Niujie Mosque, the oldest and best-known in the capital, sits in a historic Hui Muslim neighbourhood where halal shops and bakeries become busy before iftar. Similar scenes take place in the Muslim quarter of Xi'an around its Great Mosque.
Hui families often break the fast with dates, tea and youxiang, fried dough cakes associated with Muslim festivals, followed by beef or mutton dishes and hand-pulled noodles. Eight-treasure tea with dried fruit and rock sugar is also popular.
Winter fasting in Beijing
February in Beijing is cold and dry, with freezing nights and frequent clear skies. The cold helps limit thirst during the day, but early prayers and long commutes across the city require warm clothing and planning.
Short winter days also mean that iftar arrives before many people finish work, so office workers and students often break the fast with dates and water at their desks before eating a full meal at home later.
Tips for Ramadan 2027 in China
Between the Spring Festival, regular working hours and the cold, fasting in China calls for some organisation. These suggestions may help students, workers and visitors in Beijing and other cities alike during the month of fasting:
- Use local times outside Beijing, especially in the west
- Prepare suhur the night before during busy holiday days
- Find halal food near local mosques for iftar
- Dress warmly for tarawih
- Confirm Eid with your mosque
When are Laylat al-Qadr and Eid al-Fitr in 2027?
The 27th night is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr, called Kaizhai Jie by Hui Muslims, should fall on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March if Ramadan lasts thirty days.
Can Muslims in Urumqi use the Beijing timetable?
No. Although Urumqi uses the same official clock, it lies more than 2,000 kilometres west of Beijing, so sunrise and sunset come far later in clock time. Using Beijing's figures there would end the fast well before sunset.