Ramadan timetable 2027 in Dubai: calculated times
In Dubai, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of two times to know each day: imsak, when the pre-dawn meal must end, and iftar, when the fast is broken at sunset. On Monday 8 February, the expected first day, imsak falls at 05:30 and iftar at 18:08.
Dubai should welcome Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February, with imsak at 05:30 and the first iftar at 18:08, a fast of 12 h 38 min. Mild late-winter weather makes the month relatively comfortable for those fasting.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:30 | 05:40 | 06:58 | 18:08 | 19:21 | 12 h 38 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:22 | 05:32 | 06:48 | 18:17 | 19:29 | 12 h 55 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:10 | 05:20 | 06:35 | 18:24 | 19:36 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
First-day timings in the city
For day 1, the table above shows fajr at 05:40, sunrise at 06:58 and isha at 19:21. Imsak is ten minutes before fajr, so suhoor in hotels and restaurants usually winds down shortly after five o'clock.
How the fast lengthens
On 22 February, Dubai fasts 12 h 55 min, from 05:22 to 18:17. On the 29th day, Monday 8 March, the fast runs from 05:10 to 18:24 and lasts 13 h 15 min, thirty-seven minutes more than on the opening day.
The extra time is split almost evenly: imsak moves twenty minutes earlier and iftar sixteen minutes later. Residents who plan suhoor at a fixed hour should therefore set their alarms a little earlier each week of the month.
East of Abu Dhabi, earlier iftar
Dubai lies about a degree east of Abu Dhabi and a little further north, so its sun sets a few minutes earlier. Its first iftar is at 18:08, four minutes before the capital, and its imsak at 05:30, four minutes earlier too.
Note on calculation
The times on this page use the Muslim World League standard, 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha. Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department publishes the official timetable, which may differ from these figures by a few minutes.
Announcing Ramadan and Eid
The start of the month is decided by the UAE moon-sighting committee, which meets after sunset on 29 Sha'ban. For 2027, the expected outcome is a first fast on Monday 8 February, or on Tuesday if the crescent is not seen.
The first tarawih would then be held on the night of Sunday 7 February. Laylat al-Qadr is anticipated on Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March, moving to Wednesday 10 March if Ramadan completes thirty days.
Cannons, tents and late nights
Dubai Police traditionally fire Ramadan cannons at several spots in the city to signal iftar, a custom that draws families every evening. Hotels set up Ramadan tents serving lavish iftar buffets and suhoor gatherings that continue late into the night.
Around the Jumeirah Mosque and in older districts such as Al Fahidi and Deira, the atmosphere is calmer and more traditional. Families share harees, thareed and luqaimat, and gather for tarawih in neighbourhood mosques across the emirate.
Guidance for visitors
Non-Muslim visitors are not expected to fast, and many restaurants continue serving during the day. Even so, eating, drinking or smoking openly in public places during fasting hours is best avoided out of respect for those observing Ramadan.
- Dress modestly when visiting malls and older districts.
- Expect reduced working hours in many offices.
- Book popular iftar tents well in advance.
- Allow extra travel time just before 18:08.
Is the fast longer in Dubai than in Abu Dhabi?
Practically no. Dubai fasts 12 h 38 min on day 1 and Abu Dhabi 12 h 39 min, and both reach 13 h 15 min on the 29th day. Only the clock times differ, with Dubai about four minutes ahead.
What will the weather be like?
Late winter is Dubai's most pleasant season, with warm days and cool, breezy evenings. Fasting in February and March is therefore much easier than during the summer Ramadans of recent decades, and outdoor iftars are very popular.
Where can the official daily times be found?
Mosques across Dubai follow the IACAD timetable, which is also shown on prayer-time screens in malls and on local radio. For daily practice, that schedule takes precedence over the calculated values in the table above when the two differ.