Ramadan timetable 2027 in Freetown: calculated times
In Freetown, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of the imsak time, the limit for the last meal before dawn, and the iftar time, the moment the fast is broken at sunset. The fast lasts 13 h 10 on the first day and 13 h 20 on the twenty-ninth.
Freetown is expected to start Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February, with suhoor ending at 05:51 and iftar at 19:01. The first fast lasts 13 h 10, and the month's longest, on the 29th day, reaches only 13 h 20.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:51 | 06:01 | 07:13 | 19:01 | 20:09 | 13 h 10 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:49 | 05:59 | 07:09 | 19:04 | 20:10 | 13 h 15 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:44 | 05:54 | 07:03 | 19:04 | 20:10 | 13 h 20 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Where hills meet the Atlantic
Freetown wraps around a deep natural harbour on Sierra Leone's peninsula, with green, forested hills rising steeply behind the waterfront. From the crowded streets of downtown, the city stretches east to Kissy and Wellington and west through Congo Town and Wilberforce towards the long beaches at Aberdeen and Lumley. The ocean lies to the west, so each afternoon ends with a real event: the sky over the water is often visible at sunset, softened by haze in the dry months.
On the first Monday of this month, our table sets the pre-dawn cut-off at 05:51 and sunset food at 19:01, for a fast of 13 h 10. By the last Monday it has crept to 19:04 with imsak at 05:44, so the daily rhythm hardly alters from the first week to the last.
Poda-podas, keke and long drives home
Movement in Freetown depends on narrow roads and steep hills. Poda-poda minibuses, motor tricycles known as keke and shared taxis carry most commuters, and the main routes between downtown, Lumley and east-end suburbs can jam badly in the late afternoon. Ferries across the estuary serve people travelling to Lungi, and with the sun setting after seven, many workers choose to stay near a mosque or workplace instead of risking evening queues.
Mosques, markets and neighbourhood life
Each quarter of the capital has its own prayer halls, from compact mosques tucked between market stalls in the central streets to large community buildings in the east end and the hillside suburbs. In busy shopping streets around Siaka Stevens Street and Big Market, traders pack away their goods during the final hour before sunset, and pavements quickly empty as people head home or to the nearest mosque.
Fish, plantain and rice after sunset
Coastal Freetown eats a great deal of fish, and many tables feature grilled or fried catch from the landing sites at Tombo, Aberdeen and the harbour quays. Alongside come jollof rice, fried plantain, bean fritters known as akara and sweet puff-puff, with fresh mango or pineapple juice to drink once the day's thirst can finally be quenched.
Hot afternoons, hazy light and calm nights
February and March are among the sunniest months on the peninsula, with hot afternoons and very little rain. The dry wind carrying Saharan dust can leave a pale haze that dims the horizon, so sunrise and sunset at the coast often look orange. Humidity stays moderate to high near the sea, and evenings usually bring a welcome breeze at the beaches.
This is the season when open-air gatherings are popular. After the evening meal, groups of friends sit on verandas, on steps outside shops or along Lumley's seafront, and street sellers with snacks and drinks stay busy until night prayers begin. Isha is listed at 20:09 on the first evening, so there is a comfortable pause between the meal and the congregation.
Looking after yourself in heat
Anyone who works outdoors, drives a poda-poda or studies at the hillside campuses in the dry season can use a few practical rules:
- Drink water slowly and often after sunset
- Choose pre-dawn meals with rice, beans and fruit
- Rest in the shade during the hottest hours of the afternoon
- Buy food for evenings in mornings
- Keep a handkerchief handy for dusty days
Shared tables across faiths
Freetown has a long tradition of Muslims and Christians living side by side, and during this month neighbours of different faiths commonly exchange plates of food at sunset. Families often cook more than they need so that they can share with people nearby.
The last ten nights and the festival
Late-night prayers are most crowded as the month nears its end. Friday 5 March is expected to bring a 27th-night vigil, and the festivities that follow are projected for Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March if Ramadan has thirty days. On that morning, families gather for congregational prayer, then visit one another around the hills. The opening day depends on the crescent: Monday 8 February if it is sighted on Sunday evening, otherwise Tuesday.
What is the latest moment to stop eating on day one?
Our table gives 05:51 as imsak and 06:01 for fajr on the opening day. A household that likes a calm meal and prayer before dawn should be up by about 05:00.
Are times different on the beaches and in the hills?
No. The figures in our table apply across the city, so there is no need to adjust them for east-end suburbs, Lumley or hillside neighbourhoods.
Does the evening get dark quickly?
Yes. After sunset on day one, the sky darkens within about an hour, so a small torch or phone light is handy on hillside paths on the way to night prayers.