Ramadan timetable 2027 in Italy: calculated times
In Italy, 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 17:34 to 18:08.
Italy's Muslims should start Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February. In Rome the opening fast ends at 17:34 and lasts 12 h 03 min, but late-winter days lengthen quickly, adding more than an hour by the end of the month.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:31 | 05:41 | 07:15 | 17:34 | 19:03 | 12 h 03 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:13 | 05:23 | 06:56 | 17:51 | 19:19 | 12 h 38 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:52 | 05:02 | 06:34 | 18:08 | 19:35 | 13 h 16 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
How late winter shapes the Roman fast
At almost 42 degrees north, Rome gains daylight rapidly in February and March. The timetable above shows the fast stretching from 12 h 03 min on day one to 12 h 38 min at mid-month and 13 h 16 min on the 29th day.
Mornings change most. Imsak in the capital moves from 05:31 to 04:52 across the month, while the evening meal slides from 17:34 to 18:08, so suhoor alarms need resetting roughly every few days to keep pace.
Reading the figures: imsak, fajr and isha
Each imsak time is set ten minutes ahead of fajr, which falls at 05:41 on the first morning in Rome. The gap is a widely used safety margin rather than a separate prayer, leaving time to end the pre-dawn meal calmly.
Times follow the Muslim World League angles of 18 degrees for fajr and 17 degrees for isha. Italian mosques and cultural centres sometimes publish their own calendars with other conventions, so differences of several minutes should not cause concern.
One reference city for a long peninsula
Only Rome is listed on the site for Italy, and its figures are a reference rather than a national rule. Italy stretches far from north to south and from west to east, all within a single time zone.
As a general guide, places further east within the time zone, such as the Adriatic coast, see sunset slightly earlier than Rome, while western areas like Sardinia break the fast a few minutes later. Local calendars give exact times.
Announcing Ramadan 1448 in Italy
Italy has no single state body fixing the Islamic calendar, so the country's religious authorities and Muslim associations announce the start, often after the crescent is reported. Most expect the first fast on Monday 8 February 2027, possibly a day later.
Tarawih should therefore begin on the night of Sunday 7 February. The 27th night, when many seek Laylat al-Qadr, is anticipated on the evening of Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March.
Fasting alongside a busy Italian working day
Ramadan in Italy falls during an ordinary working period, with no special office hours. Because iftar arrives before 18:00 for much of February in Rome, many people can still break the fast at home after a standard workday.
Community iftars in mosques and associations bring together families of Moroccan, Albanian, Bangladeshi, Egyptian, Senegalese and Italian background. Tables often mix dates and soups with Italian bread, and sometimes a shared pasta dish after the sunset prayer.
Tips for fasting in Rome in February
- Dress for cold, damp mornings when heading out after suhoor
- Keep a short break at work near 17:30 in early February
- Shift suhoor earlier by about ten minutes each week
- Confirm the calendar of the nearest mosque or prayer hall
Visitors spending Ramadan in Rome can expect mild days in the low to mid teens Celsius, cool evenings and occasional rain. Walking between sights is pleasant, but carrying water to drink right at sunset avoids searching for an open shop.
How long is the fast in Rome at the end of Ramadan 2027?
On the 29th day, Monday 8 March, the computed fast lasts 13 h 16 min in Rome, from imsak at 04:52 until iftar at 18:08. That is 73 minutes longer than on the first day of the month.
Does Italy change its clocks during Ramadan 2027?
No. Italy moves to summer time on the last Sunday of March, which in 2027 is 28 March, well after Eid. All the Ramadan times shown here therefore stay in standard Central European Time throughout the month.
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Italy
Eid al-Fitr is not a public holiday in Italy, so families often arrange leave or celebrate in the evening after work. Morning prayers gather large congregations in mosques, halls and sometimes rented spaces, followed by visits, sweets and children's gifts.
For communities from North Africa, South Asia or the Balkans, the day brings familiar pastries such as makrout, sheer khurma or baklava. Many people also send greetings to relatives abroad, as Eid is celebrated across several time zones at once.