Doha: Ramadan timetable 2027, Imsak and Iftar times

Doha's place on Arabian Standard Time

Qatar uses UTC+3 all year, a clock centred on the 45th meridian. Doha lies at about 51.5 degrees east, well east of that line, so the sun sets relatively early by the clock, which explains an iftar as early as 17:23 in February.

How the month evolves

According to the table above, the fifteenth day, Monday 22 February, has imsak at 04:37 and iftar at 17:32, for 12 h 55. On the 29th day, imsak moves to 04:25 and maghrib to 17:39, making the fast 13 h 15.

Over the month, the morning limit shifts twenty-one minutes earlier and sunset sixteen minutes later. The fast therefore gains thirty-eight minutes between Monday 8 February and Monday 8 March, a moderate change for a city at 25 degrees north.

Imsak versus the call to fajr

The imsak time of 04:46 on day 1 is set ten minutes ahead of fajr at 04:56. Many Doha residents stop eating at the adhan instead, and official Qatari calendars include their own margins, so the exact cut-off may vary slightly.

Official calendar and calculation

These figures use the Muslim World League angles of 18 and 17 degrees. Qatar publishes an official prayer timetable, and Doha mosques follow it, so differences of a few minutes from the table above are possible and the national calendar should take precedence.

Announcing the month in Qatar

Qatar's crescent sighting committee, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, announces the start of Ramadan. If the crescent is observed on Sunday 7 February 2027, tarawih begins that night; if not, the first fast moves to Tuesday 9 February.

The 27th night is expected after sunset on Friday 5 March, when mosques across Doha are especially full. Eid al-Fitr is forecast for Tuesday 9 March 2027, or Wednesday 10 March should Ramadan complete its thirty days.

Ramadan life in the Qatari capital

The State Grand Mosque, named after Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, hosts large tarawih congregations. Working hours in the public sector are usually shortened during Ramadan, and malls, souqs and cafés stay open late into the night after iftar.

Around the middle of the month, Qatari children celebrate Garangao, going from house to house in traditional dress to collect sweets and nuts. Iftar tables feature dates, laban, harees and thareed, followed by luqaimat, small fried dumplings drizzled with date syrup.

Tips for the mild Doha winter

February and March are among the most pleasant months in Qatar, with warm days around twenty-two to twenty-six degrees and cool evenings by the sea. Residents and visitors can make the most of them with a few simple steps:

• Drink plenty of water between iftar and suhoor
• Avoid eating or drinking in public during fasting hours
• Book restaurants for iftar well in advance
• Check the official Qatari timetable each day

Is iftar in Doha earlier than in Riyadh?

Yes. Riyadh, further west on the same UTC+3 clock, sees the sun set noticeably later, while Doha's eastern position gives the earlier 17:23 iftar on the first day. Travellers between Gulf capitals should always use the local timetable.

What time is isha during Ramadan in Doha?

On day 1, isha is at 18:36, about seventy-three minutes after maghrib, and tarawih in Doha usually follows soon after. By Monday 8 March, isha has moved to 18:51, so evening prayers end a little later each week.

Does Ramadan in Doha start with Saudi Arabia?

Often, but not automatically. Qatar's committee reviews its own sighting reports before announcing, and in most recent years the start has matched Saudi Arabia's. Residents should wait for the official Qatari announcement on the evening of Sunday 7 February.