Ramadan timetable 2027 in Houston: calculated times
In Houston, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of a daily schedule of imsak and iftar, that is, the time the fast begins before dawn and the time it ends at sunset. Between 8 February and 8 March, iftar moves from 18:05 to 18:25.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:36 | 05:46 | 07:07 | 18:05 | 19:21 | 12 h 29 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:25 | 05:35 | 06:55 | 18:16 | 19:31 | 12 h 51 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:10 | 05:20 | 06:40 | 18:25 | 19:40 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Houston Ramadan 2027 timetable: imsak, iftar and isha
In Houston the first fast, on Monday 8 February 2027, begins at imsak 05:36 and finishes at iftar 18:05, 12 hours 29 minutes later. Four weeks on, Monday 8 March, imsak is at 05:10, iftar at 18:25 and the fast has reached 13 hours 15 minutes. The month lengthens only modestly here, by 46 minutes, 26 at dawn and 20 at sunset.
Reading the middle of the month
On day 15, Monday 22 February, imsak falls at 05:25 and iftar at 18:16, a fast of 12 hours 51 minutes. The first fortnight shifts dawn by 11 minutes and the second by 15, while iftar moves 11 and then 9 minutes. Because the lengthening is slow, the body has time to settle into a rhythm.
Fajr, sunrise and isha in Houston
Fajr is at 05:46 on day 1 and 05:20 on day 29, and sunrise at 07:07 and 06:40. Isha comes at 19:21 and then 19:40. The interval between iftar and isha is 76 minutes at the start and 75 at the end, a fairly short evening window, so the meal and the walk to the mosque need to be efficient.
The method is the Muslim World League's, with 18 degrees for fajr and 17 degrees for isha, and imsak ten minutes ahead of fajr. Houston's mosques serve a very diverse population, and each may choose its own angles; the schedule published by the one you attend takes precedence.
Houston against New York
With the two cities in different time zones, only durations are comparable. On day 1 New York fasts for 12 hours 6 minutes, so Houston's 12 hours 29 minutes is 23 minutes longer. By day 29 New York is at 13 hours 17 minutes against Houston's 13 hours 15 minutes, so the gap flips to 2 minutes in New York's favour.
The Gulf Coast in the fasting month
Houston stands in the Central Time zone, and clocks remain on standard time until 14 March 2027, so every date in the timetable sits within the same offset. The sun rises as late as 07:07 on day 1, which leaves a long dark stretch between fajr and daylight.
Bayous, humidity and mild winter air
The city lies on a low, flat coastal plain near the Gulf of Mexico, crossed by Buffalo Bayou and a network of other bayous that carry heavy rain towards Galveston Bay. In February and March the weather swings between warm humid days, grey drizzle and sharp cold fronts that drop the temperature overnight, so layers matter more than a heavy coat.
A sprawling city of ports, hospitals and highways
Houston is the home of the Port of Houston, the Texas Medical Center and NASA's Johnson Space Center, and a large share of working life happens in shift-based jobs and long commutes. Hospital staff and port workers may break the fast on duty, so a packed date and a small meal are worth carrying.
Because the city spreads over such a wide area, neighbourhood gatherings matter. Families frequently cook for each other, and the many Muslim communities of the metropolitan area, from South Asian to Arab and African, give Houston a very varied iftar table.
Dates and last-minute notes
Houston's expected calendar begins with the first tarawih on the evening of Sunday 7 February and the first fast on Monday 8 February 2027, all subject to the crescent. Friday 5 March, after sunset, would be the 27th night. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March if the month has 29 days, otherwise on Wednesday 10 March.
On the 27th night, large congregations gather for the late prayers, and in a city this spread out the first thing to settle is parking near the main mosques. Arrive early or share a ride. Humid evenings after a day of fasting also make water and a few dates before leaving the house a sensible habit.
- Carry a rain jacket, since Gulf storms can arrive between the sunset prayer and the drive home
- Keep dates in the car for the iftar that catches you on the freeway
- Sleep right after tarawih, because imsak is at 05:36 on day 1
- Plan hospital or port shift swaps early for the last ten nights
Which calendar should Houston families trust?
Houston's many mosques do not all agree. Some publish a calculated calendar in advance, others rely on local sightings or on announcements from overseas, so neighbours can start a day apart. Choose one reference at the start, tell the family, and treat 8 February as an expectation to confirm, not a certainty.
How long is the fast mid-month in Houston?
On Monday 22 February the fast lasts 12 hours 51 minutes, from imsak at 05:25 to iftar at 18:16. That is 22 minutes longer than on the first day, and a good moment to review sleep and the size of the suhoor.
Is Eid a holiday in Houston?
No federal holiday applies, so Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March is a normal working and school day for most. Many families take annual leave or arrange a late start, and community prayer halls typically hold more than one prayer to cope with the crowds.
Students and employees in Houston are in the middle of the spring term and the working year, and Gulf humidity can make afternoons draining even in the cool months. Speak to teachers or supervisors in the first week, ask about flexible break times, and place the lightest tasks in the late afternoon, when energy usually dips.