Ramadan timetable 2027 in Iran: calculated times
In Iran, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of two times to know each day: imsak, when the pre-dawn meal must end, and iftar, when the fast is broken at sunset. On Monday 8 February, the expected first day, imsak falls at 05:22 and iftar at 17:39.
In Tehran, the first expected day of Ramadan 2027, Monday 8 February, begins with imsak at 05:22 and ends at sunset, 17:39, after 12 h 16 min of fasting. Across the country, iftar spreads over almost an hour.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:22 | 05:32 | 06:59 | 17:39 | 19:00 | 12 h 16 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:09 | 05:19 | 06:44 | 17:52 | 19:13 | 12 h 44 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:51 | 05:01 | 06:26 | 18:05 | 19:25 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Tehran's opening day in figures
According to the table above, fajr in Tehran falls at 05:32 on 8 February, sunrise at 06:59 and isha at 19:00. Imsak is set ten minutes before fajr, giving households a short buffer to finish their pre-dawn meal, called sahari in Persian.
Iranian time and Shia maghrib practice
Iran keeps its own offset of three and a half hours ahead of UTC and no longer changes clocks in summer. Shia practice usually waits a few minutes after sunset for maghrib, so Iranian calendars print iftar slightly later than the sunset times above.
The figures here follow the Muslim World League convention of 18 degrees at dawn and 17 degrees at nightfall. Iranian official tables are prepared with different parameters, so the minute-by-minute reference for each city remains the local mosque or the national calendar.
Fifty minutes between Mashhad and Tabriz
Mashhad, in the far north-east, breaks its first fast at 17:05, while Tabriz in the north-west waits until 17:55. Both lie in the same time zone, so this fifty-minute gap simply reflects the width of the country from east to west.
Latitude shapes duration instead. Shiraz, the most southern city listed, fasts 12 h 29 min on day 1, Isfahan 12 h 23 min, Tehran 12 h 16 min, while Tabriz, furthest north, has the shortest day at 12 h 11 min.
How the length of the fast grows
Tehran's fast climbs from 12 h 16 min to 12 h 44 min on day 15 and 13 h 14 min on day 29, almost an hour more. Iftar moves from 17:39 to 18:05, while fajr advances from 05:32 to 05:01.
Who announces the month in Iran
The start of Ramadan in Iran follows the moon-sighting decision issued by the office of the Supreme Leader, based on reports from observation teams. Many Iranian Shia also consult the office of their own marja, the senior cleric they follow.
If the crescent is confirmed on Sunday 7 February 2027, fasting begins on Monday 8 February; otherwise it starts a day later. Laylat al-Qadr is expected around the evening of Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March.
Nights of Qadr and Iranian traditions
In Iran the Qadr nights are mainly observed on the 19th, 21st and 23rd nights, with all-night prayers and recitations in mosques. The 21st also commemorates the death of Imam Ali, a day of mourning across the country.
Iftar tables often feature dates, warm bread, cheese and herbs, ash reshteh noodle soup and sholeh zard, a saffron rice pudding. Syrupy zoolbia and bamieh pastries are the classic Ramadan sweets sold in bakeries across Tehran and other cities.
Suggestions for a February fast in Iran
Winter is still present in early February: Tehran and Tabriz can be cold, sometimes snowy, while Shiraz is milder. Short, chilly days make fasting less tiring than in summer, but a few precautions remain useful for every household:
- Eat a warm, slow sahari with bread, eggs or lentils
- Dress for cold mornings when heading to dawn prayers
- Follow your own city's iftar time, not Tehran's
- Check opening hours, which often change during the month
- Note that the 21st of Ramadan is a public holiday
What time is iftar in Tehran on the first day?
On Monday 8 February 2027, iftar in Tehran corresponds to sunset at 17:39 in the table above. Because of the Shia practice of waiting for maghrib, the official Iranian announcement may give a time a few minutes later.
Which Iranian city has the longest fast?
Among the five cities on this site, Shiraz has the longest first-day fast with 12 h 29 min, and Tabriz the shortest with 12 h 11 min. The difference of eighteen minutes comes from the gap in latitude between south and north.
Is Eid al-Fitr a holiday in Iran?
Yes. Eid al-Fitr, known as Eid-e Fetr, is an official holiday, and the following day is usually a day off as well. Large congregational prayers are held in the morning, followed by family visits and the payment of zakat al-fitr.