Ramadan timetable 2027 in Ethiopia: calculated times
In Ethiopia, 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 05:24 and iftar at 18:33, a fast of 13 h 09.
Ramadan 2027 should begin in Ethiopia on Monday 8 February. Addis Ababa, on its high plateau, then observes imsak at 05:24 and iftar at 18:33, a fast of 13 h 09 min that barely changes during the month.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:24 | 05:34 | 06:45 | 18:33 | 19:40 | 13 h 09 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:21 | 05:31 | 06:42 | 18:35 | 19:42 | 13 h 14 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:16 | 05:26 | 06:36 | 18:36 | 19:42 | 13 h 20 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Addis Ababa on day one
The figures in the table above show fajr at 05:34, sunrise at 06:45, iftar at 18:33 and isha at 19:40 on Monday 8 February. Imsak at 05:24 is the customary ten-minute margin before dawn for finishing suhur.
Clock time and Ethiopian time
Ethiopia commonly counts hours from dawn, around 6 a.m., so 7 a.m. on the international clock is called one o'clock locally. Iftar at 18:33 therefore corresponds to about 12:33 in the Ethiopian reckoning, a detail worth checking in local announcements.
The country also follows its own calendar, in which the year begins in September and runs seven to eight years behind the Gregorian count. Ramadan dates, however, are fixed by the Islamic lunar calendar and announced with Gregorian equivalents.
A nearly constant fast close to the equator
At about nine degrees north, Addis Ababa's day length hardly changes: 13 h 09 min on day 1, 13 h 14 min on day 15 and 13 h 20 min on day 29. Iftar moves only three minutes, from 18:33 to 18:36.
Why is the fast still over thirteen hours? Fasting runs from dawn, not sunrise, and the morning twilight, more than an hour here, adds to the roughly twelve hours of daylight found near the equator, so even February fasts stay long.
Calculation method and the Supreme Council
The times on this page apply the Muslim World League angles of 18 degrees for fajr and 17 degrees for isha. Ethiopian mosques may print slightly different values, so the local mosque remains the reference for exact suhur and iftar.
The start of the month and Eid are announced by the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council. Fasting is expected from Monday 8 February 2027, after a first tarawih on the evening of Sunday 7 February, subject to the crescent.
Highland weather and life during the month
February falls in the dry season on the Ethiopian highlands, with sunny days, cool mornings and chilly nights at around 2,300 metres. Thirst is usually manageable, but the altitude and strong sun make hydration at night important.
In Addis Ababa, Muslim neighbourhoods such as those around the Merkato market come alive after sunset, and large mosques like the Grand Anwar Mosque fill for tarawih. Harar, the historic walled Muslim city in the east, has a particularly strong Ramadan atmosphere.
Breaking the fast the Ethiopian way
Iftar often begins with dates, water and tea or coffee, the latter sometimes served in a full coffee ceremony. Sambusa, fried pastries filled with lentils or meat, are a Ramadan staple, followed by injera with stews, porridge or rice.
Tips for fasting in Addis Ababa
The constant schedule makes planning simple, but the altitude adds a few specific considerations. The following points help residents, students and visitors keep their energy through the 29 or 30 days of Ramadan in the capital:
- Drink steadily between iftar and suhur at high altitude
- Note the difference between Ethiopian and international clock time
- Use sunscreen and shade in the dry-season sun
- Expect large crowds at mosques for tarawih
- Follow the Supreme Council for Eid
Laylat al-Qadr and Eid al-Fitr in Ethiopia
The 27th night, Laylat al-Qadr, is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr, a national public holiday in Ethiopia, should fall on Tuesday 9 March, or on Wednesday 10 March if the month has thirty days.
In Addis Ababa, huge crowds gather in the morning for the Eid prayer, traditionally held at the city stadium and in the surrounding streets, before families share festive meals and visit relatives and neighbours across the capital.
What time is iftar in Addis Ababa?
On Monday 8 February 2027, iftar in Addis Ababa is at 18:33 on the international clock. It reaches 18:35 on day 15 and 18:36 on day 29, so the evening meal time hardly moves during the whole of Ramadan.
Is the Ramadan 2027 fast long in Ethiopia?
It is a little over thirteen hours throughout: 13 h 09 min on day 1 and 13 h 20 min on day 29. Countries further north see bigger changes, but Ethiopia's position near the equator keeps the fast almost uniform.