Ramadan timetable 2027 in Indonesia: calculated times
In Indonesia, 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 04:38 and 18:14.
Ramadan 2027 in Indonesia is expected to begin on Monday 8 February. In Jakarta, imsak is at 04:34 and iftar at 18:17 on the first day, a fast of 13 h 43 that shortens slightly to 13 h 30 by day 29.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 04:34 | 04:44 | 05:56 | 18:17 | 19:25 | 13 h 43 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:38 | 04:48 | 05:58 | 18:14 | 19:20 | 13 h 36 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:38 | 04:48 | 05:58 | 18:09 | 19:14 | 13 h 30 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Ramadan 1448 across the archipelago
Indonesia stretches across the equator, so day length changes little and the fast stays between thirteen and fourteen hours in most cities. The month falls in the rainy season, with heavy afternoon showers on Java and Sumatra.
The table above is calculated for Jakarta, still the country's main city while the new capital, Nusantara, is developed in East Kalimantan. Indonesia spans three time zones, so clock times differ considerably between the islands.
Jakarta times from first to last day
On Monday 8 February, Jakarta observes imsak at 04:34, fajr at 04:44 and maghrib at 18:17. On Monday 22 February, the fast lasts 13 h 36, between an imsak at 04:38 and an iftar at 18:14.
On Monday 8 March, imsak is again at 04:38 and iftar at 18:09, for 13 h 30. Jakarta lies south of the equator, so its fast becomes thirteen minutes shorter during the month instead of longer.
Sidang isbat and the start of the month
The Ministry of Religious Affairs holds the sidang isbat, a meeting combining sighting reports and astronomical data, on the evening of 29 Sha'ban, expected to be Sunday 7 February 2027. Its decision is broadcast nationally.
Muhammadiyah, one of the largest Islamic organisations, sets its dates in advance by astronomical calculation, so its start occasionally differs from the government's by one day, as has happened in several recent years. Most Indonesians follow the official announcement.
Expected dates of the 27th night and Lebaran
If the expected calendar holds, Laylat al-Qadr is observed on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr, called Idul Fitri or Lebaran in Indonesia, would fall on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March if Ramadan completes thirty days.
Three time zones: from Medan to Makassar
On the first evening, Surabaya breaks the fast at 17:54 and Malang at 17:56, earlier than Bandung at 18:15 and Jakarta at 18:17. Further west within the same zone, Palembang eats at 18:22 and Medan, in northern Sumatra, at 18:39.
Makassar on Sulawesi and Nusantara on Borneo use Central Indonesian Time, one hour ahead of Jakarta, so their iftars at 18:25 and 18:32 actually come earlier in absolute terms. Semarang and Yogyakarta, in Central Java, eat at 18:03 and 18:05.
Fasting durations reflect latitude: Medan, north of the equator, fasts 13 h 20 on day 1, Nusantara 13 h 30 and Jakarta 13 h 43, while Malang in East Java reaches 13 h 47, the longest among the cities listed.
Takjil, kolak and the Indonesian buka puasa
The breaking of the fast, buka puasa, often begins with takjil, light sweet snacks such as kolak, made of banana and palm sugar in coconut milk, or es buah, an iced fruit drink. A full meal of rice and side dishes follows after prayer.
In the late afternoon, many people go out for ngabuburit, a Sundanese word for passing the time until iftar, strolling through temporary markets selling takjil and snacks. In Jakarta and other cities, these stalls line the roads near mosques.
Tarawih, sahur and the mudik
Tarawih fills mosques across the country, including the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, one of the largest in Southeast Asia, which hosts huge congregations. Before dawn, groups traditionally walk through neighbourhoods beating drums to wake people for sahur.
Before Lebaran, millions of Indonesians travel to their home towns in a huge migration called mudik. Transport is saturated in the final week, and families celebrate with ketupat, rice cakes cooked in woven palm leaves, and opor ayam.
Tips for Ramadan in Indonesia
Heat, humidity and the long journeys at the end of the month make planning essential. A few practical tips help travellers and residents get through Ramadan in good shape, whatever the island they live on or visit.
- Check which time zone applies before comparing iftar times between islands.
- Book mudik tickets well ahead of the last week of Ramadan.
- Carry an umbrella for the afternoon downpours.
- Follow the Ministry of Religious Affairs schedule for your city.
Why does iftar come earlier in Surabaya than in Jakarta?
Surabaya lies nearly six degrees east of Jakarta while sharing Western Indonesian Time. The sun therefore sets more than twenty minutes earlier there, at 17:54 against 18:17 on the first day of the month in East Java's capital.
Which method is used for the Indonesian times?
Times are calculated with the Muslim World League angles of 18° and 17°. The Ministry of Religious Affairs publishes its own schedules, generally with a fajr angle of 20°, so official imsak times can be earlier than those shown.
Do offices close earlier during Ramadan in Indonesia?
Civil servants in Indonesia usually work reduced hours during Ramadan, under rules issued by the government each year. Many private companies also shorten the day, allowing employees to return home in time for buka puasa.