Ramadan timetable 2027 in Islamabad: calculated times
In Islamabad, 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 20 on the first day and 13 h 14 on the twenty-ninth.
Pakistan’s capital is expected to begin Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February. In Islamabad, sehri ends at 05:25 that morning and iftar is at 17:45, so the first fast lasts 12 hours 20 minutes beneath the Margalla Hills.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:25 | 05:35 | 06:59 | 17:45 | 19:05 | 12 h 20 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:12 | 05:22 | 06:45 | 17:58 | 19:16 | 12 h 46 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:56 | 05:06 | 06:28 | 18:10 | 19:28 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Islamabad’s sehri and iftar across the month
The table above lists three reference days for the federal capital. On 8 February, imsak is 05:25 and iftar 17:45; on 22 February, 05:12 and 17:58; on Monday 8 March, the 29th day, 04:56 and 18:10.
The fast therefore lengthens from 12 h 20 min to 12 h 46 min and finally 13 h 14 min, almost an hour more by the end. At nearly 34 degrees north, Islamabad gains daylight quickly as spring approaches.
Imsak, fajr and the Pakistani calendars
Imsak, shown ten minutes before fajr, is a safety margin for ending sehri; the fast formally starts at fajr, at 05:35 on day 1. Sunrise follows at 06:59, and isha that evening falls at 19:05 in Islamabad.
This page uses the Muslim World League angles of 18 and 17 degrees. Many Pakistani mosques follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi convention, with 18 degrees for both fajr and isha, so isha may appear slightly later locally.
Ruet-e-Hilal and the expected dates
In Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets on the 29th of Sha’ban to examine moon-sighting reports and then announces the start of Ramadan. For 2027, the first fast is expected on Monday 8 February, possibly Tuesday 9 February.
Tarawih would begin in Islamabad’s mosques on the evening of Sunday 7 February. Shab-e-Qadr on the 27th night is expected on Friday 5 March after sunset, and Eid ul-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March after thirty fasts.
Faisal Mosque and evenings in the capital
The Faisal Mosque at the foot of the Margalla Hills, one of the largest mosques in the world, attracts large congregations for tarawih and especially during the last ten nights, when many worshippers stay for qiyam and itikaf.
Iftar in Islamabad’s sectors brings dates, Rooh Afza, pakoras, samosas and fruit chaat to family tables, while markets such as Jinnah Super and Blue Area restaurants offer iftar buffets. Office hours are usually shortened during the month.
Cool February weather in Islamabad
Islamabad is cool in February, with chilly mornings, mild afternoons and winter rain that can turn the Margalla slopes green. Sehri is often eaten in cold houses, so warm drinks and layered clothing help before the walk to fajr.
Practical tips for Islamabad residents
Government employees, diplomats, students at Quaid-i-Azam University and commuters from Rawalpindi on the Metro Bus can follow a few practical habits adapted to the capital’s cool winter mornings and its gradually lengthening fasts in Ramadan 2027:
- Keep warm clothing ready for sehri and fajr
- Leave before the pre-iftar rush on the Srinagar Highway
- Open the fast with dates and water before fried snacks
- Move the sehri alarm earlier each week
Is iftar in Islamabad the same as in Rawalpindi?
Practically yes. The twin cities share the same iftar time on day 1, 17:45, and their timetables differ by at most a minute, for instance a fast of 12 h 20 min in Islamabad against 12 h 21 min in Rawalpindi.
How does Islamabad compare with Karachi?
Karachi, far to the south-west, breaks the first fast at 18:21, 36 minutes after Islamabad, yet its fast is longer at 12 h 38 min. Lower latitude means longer winter days, so the difference narrows by the end of Ramadan.
What time is the first sehri in Islamabad?
The first sehri falls before dawn on Monday 8 February 2027: imsak is at 05:25 and fajr at 05:35. It follows the first tarawih on Sunday evening, so an alarm near 04:40 suits most households.