Ramadan timetable 2027 in Columbus: calculated times
In Columbus, 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 05:52 and iftar at 17:59, a fast of 12 h 07.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:52 | 06:02 | 07:33 | 17:59 | 19:26 | 12 h 07 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:35 | 05:45 | 07:16 | 18:16 | 19:41 | 12 h 41 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:15 | 05:25 | 06:55 | 18:31 | 19:56 | 13 h 16 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Ramadan 2027 times in Columbus: imsak and iftar from day 1 to day 29
In Columbus, Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first tarawih prayer on the Sunday evening, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On day 1, imsak is at 05:52 and iftar at 17:59, so the fast lasts 12 h 07. By Monday 22 February, day 15, imsak has moved to 05:35 and iftar to 18:16, for a fast of 12 h 41. On Monday 8 March, day 29, imsak falls at 05:15, iftar at 18:31 and the fast reaches 13 h 16.
What the timetable shows in Columbus from imsak to isha
Day by day, the table lists imsak, fajr, sunrise, iftar and isha in that sequence. For Columbus, day 1 gives fajr at 06:02, sunrise at 07:33 and isha at 19:26, while day 29 gives fajr at 05:25, sunrise at 06:55 and isha at 19:56. Over the month, the fast here gains 69 minutes: 37 because imsak comes earlier and 32 because iftar comes later.
How Columbus compares with New York
Columbus is in the Eastern time zone like New York, yet a gap of a few degrees of latitude changes the day length, so the length of the fast rather than the clock is what gets compared. On day 1, the fast lasts 12 h 07 in Columbus against 12 h 06 in New York, which is 1 minute longer than in New York. Mid-month the fast is 12 h 41 in Columbus and 12 h 40 in New York, a single minute more, while on day 29 Columbus is at 13 h 16 and New York at 13 h 17, a single minute less.
Between day 1 and day 29 the fast grows by 69 minutes in Columbus and by 71 minutes in New York. Columbus lies at about 40 degrees north, almost the latitude of New York, so the fast follows nearly the same curve as in New York.
Why check the mosque calendar in Columbus
Calculation follows the Muslim World League method: fajr at 18 degrees under the horizon, 17 degrees for isha, and imsak ten minutes before fajr. Ohio mosques can publish other angles or add a few minutes of caution, and some rely on a calculated calendar where others wait for the crescent to be seen locally. Columbus has several mosques on different sides of the city, and they do not all start the month on the same evening, so keep the calendar of your own mosque at hand.
Columbus during the fasting month
Columbus is the capital of Ohio, built where the Olentangy River joins the Scioto River in the middle of the state. It is a flat Midwestern city with a large public university, Ohio State, and a long-established Somali community, one of the largest in the country. February is cold and grey, with highs often close to freezing or just over it, and snow remains possible in early March, so the month starts in real winter.
Study, work and winter in Columbus
Many residents are connected to the university, the state offices, the hospitals and the insurance and logistics companies around the beltway. Students can arrange exams outside the late afternoon, and staff may ask for a flexible lunch hour in exchange for working through it. Short days mean sunrise and imsak come late, but the cold and the early dark also make it easy to forget how long the day really is.
Iftar in the cold
In a city with a large Somali community, iftar tables often include sambusa, soup, rice and dates, and the mosques host shared meals on weekends. In February the sun sets early and the evening is cold, so a hot soup is welcome. Plan the way home carefully after tarawih: snow and ice can slow the roads, and a ten-minute delay is common after a storm.
Every one of these dates remains an expectation. In Columbus, the first fast should be on Monday 8 February 2027, the 27th night should begin on the evening of Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr should fall on Tuesday 9 March if the month has 29 days, or on Wednesday 10 March otherwise. Ohio does not change its clocks until Sunday 14 March, so the whole month runs on standard time and Eid comes first. A few simple habits help:
- Dress in layers for the walk to prayer
- Check road conditions before tarawih
- Bring a thermos of tea or soup
- Ask your professor about late-afternoon exams
Which calendar and which routine should you follow in Columbus?
The calendar to follow in Columbus is the one used by the mosque where you pray, because it gives the community a common start and a common Eid. The timetable is a calculated aid for planning, with a fast of 12 h 07 on day 1 and 13 h 16 on day 29. If the calendar of your mosque starts later or uses other angles, offset every time by the difference and keep your routine.
How long is the fast in the middle of Ramadan in Columbus?
On Monday 22 February, day 15, imsak is at 05:35 and iftar at 18:16, so the fast lasts 12 h 41 in Columbus, a little more than at the start and a little less than at the end. Fajr is at 05:45, sunrise at 07:16 and isha at 19:41. Once the second half begins, set your pre-dawn meal and your evening sleep to suit a fast of this duration.
Is Eid al-Fitr a day off in Columbus and how do you manage work or school?
In Columbus, Eid al-Fitr is not a federal holiday and schools stay open, so plan ahead for the morning of Eid. University students can send their instructors a note in the first week, and parents can ask the school for an excused absence. If you work shifts, speak with your manager before the end of February so that the holiday is not a last-minute request.