Ramadan timetable 2027 in Edinburgh: calculated times
In Edinburgh, 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 05:08 and 17:31.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:37 | 05:47 | 07:54 | 17:01 | 19:01 | 11 h 24 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:08 | 05:18 | 07:22 | 17:31 | 19:28 | 12 h 23 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:33 | 04:43 | 06:47 | 18:01 | 19:58 | 13 h 28 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Ramadan 2027 times in Edinburgh from imsak to iftar
In Edinburgh, the timetable for the first day of Ramadan, expected on Monday 8 February 2027, gives imsak at 05:37 and iftar at 17:01, a fast of 11 hours 24 minutes. By day 15, on Monday 22 February, imsak has moved to 05:08 and iftar to 17:31, so the fast lasts 12 hours 23 minutes. On day 29, Monday 8 March, imsak is at 04:33 and iftar at 18:01, for 13 hours 28 minutes.
What the Edinburgh 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 05:47, sunrise at 07:54 and isha at 19:01, while on day 29 isha has moved to 19:58. Compared with London, iftar in Edinburgh on day 1 comes 1 minute earlier than in London, at 17:01 against 17:02. On day 29 it comes 8 minutes later than in London, at 18:01 against 17:53.
Over the month the fast in Edinburgh grows by 124 minutes between day 1 and day 29: imsak comes 64 minutes earlier and iftar 60 minutes later. The change is steady rather than sudden, so you will feel the days lengthen week by week as the Edinburgh sunset moves from 17:01 toward 18:01. Sunrise follows the same rhythm, shifting from 07:54 on day 1 to 07:22 on day 15 and 06:47 on day 29, while isha moves from 19:01 to 19:28 and then 19:58, which also pushes tarawih later into the evening.
Why the Edinburgh mosque calendar matters
Edinburgh's table uses the Muslim World League method, with the sun 18 degrees for fajr and 17 degrees for isha, and imsak set ten minutes before fajr. Mosques in Edinburgh can apply other angles or build in a margin of their own. Edinburgh's mosques and Islamic centres each publish a timetable, and some may differ from the calculated one by a minute or two. Pick one and compare its imsak with the 05:37 shown for day 1. Ramadan 1448 is forecast to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, but the sighting of the crescent has the final say.
Ramadan in Edinburgh: weather, daily life and iftar
Edinburgh lies on the Firth of Forth on Scotland's east coast, and its hills, Old Town and Arthur's Seat shape a windy, cold winter with a haar of sea mist at times. In February sunrise is at 07:54 on the first morning, and by early March it is almost an hour earlier. As the capital of Scotland it has a mix of civil servants, students and hospitality workers.
Daily life and iftar in Edinburgh
Daily life in Edinburgh runs between the Old Town, the university campuses and the offices of the New Town, with tourists thinning out in winter. People who fast often shorten their errands in the cold and plan study around the library hours. Families gather at home for iftar, and students from many countries share meals to keep the month warm.
Iftar in the capital typically begins with dates and water, then soup and a hot dish suited to the east-coast wind. Cafes and student societies sometimes arrange shared evenings. The Sunday evening of 7 February is when the first tarawih is expected, and the 27th night is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March.
Practical advice for fasting in Edinburgh
Practical advice is simple. Edinburgh's cold wind off the Forth makes layers essential on the way to evening prayers, and the climb up the Old Town streets can feel long on an empty stomach, so plan your route. Keep sleep in mind as much as food, and head to bed not long after the night prayer. On day 15 the fast in Edinburgh lasts 12 hours 23 minutes, which is long enough to reward some planning of meals and appointments. If the month lasts 29 days, expect Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March 2027; if it lasts 30, on Wednesday 10 March.
- Wear a scarf and warm coat for the Forth wind.
- Plan Old Town routes with fewer steep climbs.
- Share iftar with students far from home.
- Keep a printed timetable from one mosque.
Which Ramadan 2027 calendar should I follow in Edinburgh?
Which Ramadan calendar should I follow in Edinburgh? The surest course is to adopt the calendar of your own mosque or your family's and stay with it throughout. The calculated timetable gives imsak at 05:37 and iftar at 17:01 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 Edinburgh in mid-Ramadan?
How long is the fast in Edinburgh in the middle of the month? On day 15, Monday 22 February, the timetable shows imsak at 05:08 and iftar at 17:31, which makes a fast of 12 hours 23 minutes. That is 59 minutes longer than on day 1, and day 29 reaches 13 hours 28 minutes with imsak at 04:33.
Is Eid a day off, and how do I manage work or school in Edinburgh?
Is Eid a day off, and how do I manage work or study in Edinburgh? In Edinburgh, offices, universities and hospitals keep normal hours, so agree your sunset break early. Eid is not a bank holiday in Scotland, so request leave for the morning ahead of time if you want to attend the prayer with family. As the 27th night should start on the evening of Friday 5 March, plan ahead for the last ten nights, which usually mean longer standing in prayer and fewer hours in bed.