Ramadan timetable 2027 in Isfahan: calculated times
In Isfahan, 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 12 h 23 on the first day and 13 h 14 on the twenty-ninth.
On Monday 8 February 2027, the likely first day of Ramadan, Isfahan stops eating at 05:20 and breaks its fast at 17:42. The fast lasts 12 h 23 min, and the historic city's days lengthen steadily towards Eid.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:20 | 05:30 | 06:53 | 17:42 | 19:01 | 12 h 23 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:07 | 05:17 | 06:40 | 17:54 | 19:12 | 12 h 47 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:52 | 05:02 | 06:23 | 18:06 | 19:23 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Isfahan on day 1
Fajr is at 05:30, sunrise at 06:53 and isha at 19:01, as listed in the table above. Imsak, the warning ten minutes before dawn, gives families gathered for sahari enough time to finish tea and bread before the fast begins.
A month of lengthening days
By 22 February the fast runs from 05:07 to 17:54, or 12 h 47 min. On the 29th day, Monday 8 March, it starts at 04:52 and ends at 18:06, lasting 13 h 14 min, fifty-one minutes more than the first.
At thirty-two and a half degrees north, Isfahan sits on a high plateau where late-winter days gain about two minutes each. The change is gentle, but by the final week sahari must be finished almost half an hour earlier.
Close to Tehran, ahead of Tabriz
Isfahan's first iftar at 17:42 comes three minutes after Tehran's and one minute before Shiraz's, while Mashhad breaks its fast at 17:05 and Tabriz at 17:55. Being further south, Isfahan's fast is seven minutes longer than the capital's.
Methods and official timetables
The figures use the Muslim World League convention of 18 degrees at dawn and 17 at dusk, with iftar at sunset. Iran's official calendars set maghrib slightly after sunset, so Isfahan mosques may call the evening prayer a few minutes later.
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Iran's start and end dates are confirmed by the office of the Supreme Leader on the basis of moon-sighting reports. Should the crescent be seen on 7 February, Isfahan will fast from Monday 8 February; otherwise from Tuesday 9 February.
The Qadr nights of the 19th, 21st and 23rd bring nightlong prayers in the city's mosques, and the 27th night falls on Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March, or on Wednesday 10 March.
Naqsh-e Jahan Square after sunset
Ramadan evenings in Isfahan revolve around the great Naqsh-e Jahan Square, overlooked by the Imam Mosque and the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. After iftar, families stroll under the arcades of the bazaar and across the old bridges of the Zayandeh Rud.
Isfahan is renowned for gaz, a nougat with pistachios, which is offered to guests throughout the month and at Eid. Cold, dry weather prevails in February, with frosty nights, so hot soups and tea dominate the iftar table.
Advice for a fast on the plateau
Dry air and cold nights make hydration and warmth the two main concerns for anyone fasting in Isfahan, whether working, studying or visiting the monuments. Keep these simple points in mind throughout the month of fasting:
- Drink enough water between iftar and sahari
- Use lip balm and moisturiser in dry air
- Dress warmly for early prayers
- Visit monuments in the late afternoon
- Respect fasting hours in public
What time is iftar in Isfahan on the first day?
Sunset on Monday 8 February 2027 falls at 17:42 in Isfahan, the reference iftar time on this page. Allow for a few extra minutes if your mosque follows the official Iranian maghrib, which comes after the disappearance of the sun.
How many hours does Isfahan fast at the end of Ramadan?
On the 29th day, Monday 8 March 2027, the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, from 04:52 to 18:06. That is the same duration as in Tehran and Shiraz, since day lengths converge as the equinox approaches.
Is Eid al-Fitr a public holiday in Isfahan?
Yes. Eid-e Fetr is a national holiday in Iran, and the day after is usually free as well. In Isfahan, the morning prayer is followed by family visits, gaz and pastries, and the payment of zakat al-fitr to those in need.