Ramadan timetable 2027 in Izmir: calculated times
In Izmir, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of all the imsak and iftar times of the fasting month, expected from 8 February to 8 March. On the last day of the table, imsak is set at 05:56 and iftar at 19:11.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in Izmir on Monday 8 February, with sahur ending at 06:31 and iftar at 18:41. The first fast lasts 12 h 11 min, and the Aegean city has the latest evening meal of the Turkish cities covered.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 06:31 | 06:41 | 08:10 | 18:41 | 20:06 | 12 h 11 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 06:15 | 06:25 | 07:54 | 18:57 | 20:20 | 12 h 41 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:56 | 06:06 | 07:34 | 19:11 | 20:34 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
The westernmost iftar in the Turkish list
Izmir sits near 27 degrees east, eighteen degrees west of the meridian on which Turkish time is based. That gap makes its sunrise very late, at 08:10 on day 1, and its sunset the latest among the six Turkish cities on this site.
Compared with Gaziantep, which breaks its first fast at 18:03, Izmir waits thirty-eight minutes longer. Families with relatives in the south-east therefore never share the iftar moment over the phone, even though both cities follow the same clock.
Day-1 timetable explained
The table above lists imsak at 06:31, fajr at 06:41, sunrise at 08:10, iftar at 18:41 and isha at 20:06. Imsak is set ten minutes before fajr so that sahur ends with a clear margin before dawn.
How the hours evolve
On 22 February the fast stretches from 06:15 to 18:57, or 12 h 41 min. By 8 March, the 29th day, it runs from 05:56 to 19:11, giving 13 h 15 min, sixty-four minutes more than at the start.
Muslim World League parameters
The calculation uses 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha, the Muslim World League convention. Diyanet's official imsakiye for Izmir applies its own method and margins, so the times read out by local mosques may differ by a few minutes.
Dates fixed by Diyanet for 2027
Following the Turkish calendar prepared by Diyanet, the first fast is expected on Monday 8 February 2027 and the first tarawih on the preceding Sunday night. Diyanet would announce any change, although its calendar is normally fixed well ahead.
Kadir Gecesi is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March, when Izmir's mosques hold special night prayers. Ramazan Bayramı should start on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March in the event of a thirty-day month.
Aegean flavours and Kemeraltı evenings
The historic Kemeraltı bazaar becomes busy in the late afternoon as shoppers buy dates, pide and sweets before iftar. Around the Hisar Mosque, at the heart of the bazaar, the evening crowd lingers long after the meal is over.
Izmir's iftar tables reflect Aegean cuisine: olive-oil vegetable dishes, wild herbs, fish and Izmir köfte baked with potatoes and tomatoes. Boyoz, the local flaky pastry, often appears at sahur alongside boiled eggs, cheese and tea.
Practical tips
With winter rain and sea breezes, Izmir's weather in February is mild compared with inland Anatolia. Long walks along the Kordon seafront after iftar are popular, while students and office workers often gather in cafes until tarawih ends.
- Plan sahur for a late dawn: imsak 06:31 on the first morning.
- Expect mild but rainy February weather on the Kordon.
- Shop at Kemeraltı before 17:30 to avoid the pre-iftar crush.
- Use the ferry or metro rather than driving at sunset.
Why is iftar in Izmir so late?
Because the city lies far west within Turkey's single time zone, the sun sets later on the clock. On day 1, Izmir breaks its fast at 18:41, twenty-five minutes after Ankara and twelve minutes after Istanbul.
Does the fast get longer than in Istanbul?
Not quite. On the 29th day Izmir fasts 13 h 15 min and Istanbul 13 h 16 min, practically the same. The difference lies in timing: everything in Izmir happens later, from imsak at 05:56 to iftar at 19:11.
When is the first tarawih in Izmir?
The first tarawih is expected after isha on Sunday 7 February 2027, the eve of the first fast. With isha near 20:06 at that time of year, evening prayers begin around eight o'clock, a little later each week as isha moves towards 20:34.