Ramadan timetable 2027 in Ghana: calculated times
In Ghana, 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 16 on the first day and 13 h 22 on the twenty-ninth.
Ramadan 2027 in Ghana is expected to open on Monday 8 February. In Accra, the first fast runs 13 hours 16 minutes, from imsak at 04:56 to the sunset iftar at 18:12, with figures barely shifting across the month.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 04:56 | 05:06 | 06:17 | 18:12 | 19:20 | 13 h 16 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:55 | 05:05 | 06:15 | 18:14 | 19:20 | 13 h 19 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:51 | 05:01 | 06:10 | 18:13 | 19:18 | 13 h 22 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
A Near-Equatorial Ramadan on the Gulf of Guinea
Ghana lies only a few degrees north of the equator, so day length hardly changes between February and March. The timetable above shows Accra fasting 13 hours 16 minutes on day one and 13 hours 22 minutes on day twenty-nine.
Sunset also stays remarkably stable: iftar falls at 18:12 on the first day, 18:14 mid-month and 18:13 at the end. Families in the capital can therefore plan evening meals around an almost fixed hour for all four weeks.
Moon Sighting and the 2027 Calendar
Ramadan 1448 is projected to start on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first tarawih prayers on the evening of Sunday 7 February. Confirmation depends on the crescent sighting announced by the country's religious authorities, and a one-day shift remains possible.
The 27th night, traditionally associated with Laylat al-Qadr, is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March. Ghanaian Muslims should then celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or on Wednesday 10 March if the month completes thirty days.
Accra's Daily Schedule in Detail
On the first morning, imsak at 04:56 sits ten minutes before fajr at 05:06, a margin many households use to finish the pre-dawn meal calmly. Sunrise follows at 06:17, and isha arrives at 19:20, about an hour after the breaking of the fast.
These figures follow the Muslim World League convention of 18° for fajr and 17° for isha. Mosque calendars in Accra may differ by a few minutes, and northern towns such as Tamale see their own sunset, so the local timetable is the safest guide.
Why Fasting Barely Lengthens
In countries far from the equator, the month of Ramadan can gain well over an hour of daylight. In Accra the difference between the first and last fast is only six minutes, because tropical latitudes keep day and night almost equal year-round.
Iftar Traditions and Ghanaian Flavours
Many Ghanaian Muslims break the fast with dates, water and a bowl of hausa koko, the spiced millet porridge sold across zongo neighbourhoods. Koose, the fried bean fritters often served alongside, make the first evening bite both light and filling.
After maghrib prayer, a fuller meal may feature rice dishes, or soups eaten with fufu or tuo zaafi, a staple well loved in the north. Sharing food with neighbours and with passers-by remains a cherished habit during the evenings of Ramadan.
Practical Advice for Fasting in the Heat
February and March belong to the dry season in much of Ghana, and the harmattan can bring dusty, hot afternoons inland. Coastal Accra stays humid, so hydration between iftar and imsak deserves special attention throughout the month for workers and students alike.
- Drink water steadily from iftar to imsak rather than all at once
- Favour porridge, fruit and soups at suhoor
- Keep outdoor errands for the cooler early morning
- Check your mosque timetable for local adjustments
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Ghana
Eid al-Fitr is a national public holiday in Ghana, and large congregational prayers gather crowds in the open grounds of Accra and other cities. New clothes, visits to relatives and generous meals mark the day, while zakat al-fitr is distributed beforehand.
How long is the fast in Accra in 2027?
The first fast in Accra lasts 13 hours 16 minutes, rising to 13 hours 19 minutes by mid-month and 13 hours 22 minutes on the 29th day. Few capitals offer such a steady rhythm from the beginning of Ramadan to its end.
Can the start date change in Ghana?
Yes. The 8 February date is an astronomical forecast, and Ghanaian Muslims await the official announcement after the crescent is sought on the evening of 7 February. If the moon is not sighted that night, fasting would begin one day later instead.
What time is suhoor on the last day?
On Monday 8 March 2027, imsak in Accra is listed at 04:51 and fajr at 05:01, so suhoor should be completed by 04:51 at the latest. Iftar that evening is expected at 18:13, closing the final fast of the month.