Jacksonville: Ramadan timetable 2027, Imsak and Iftar times

Ramadan 2027 times in Jacksonville: imsak and iftar from day 1 to day 29

In Jacksonville, Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first tarawih prayer on the Sunday evening, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On day 1, imsak is at 05:41 and iftar at 18:09, so the fast lasts 12 h 28. By Monday 22 February, day 15, imsak has moved to 05:30 and iftar to 18:20, for a fast of 12 h 50. On Monday 8 March, day 29, imsak falls at 05:15, iftar at 18:30 and the fast reaches 13 h 15.

What the timetable shows in Jacksonville from imsak to isha

The table runs across each day in prayer order, from imsak and fajr through sunrise and iftar to isha. For Jacksonville, day 1 gives fajr at 05:51, sunrise at 07:13 and isha at 19:26, while day 29 gives fajr at 05:25, sunrise at 06:45 and isha at 19:45. Over the month, the fast here gains 47 minutes: 26 because imsak comes earlier and 21 because iftar comes later.

How Jacksonville compares with New York

Although Jacksonville is on the same Eastern clock, the two cities are far apart in latitude, so the useful comparison is how many hours the fast lasts. On day 1, the fast lasts 12 h 28 in Jacksonville against 12 h 06 in New York, which is 22 minutes longer than in New York. On day 15 it is 12 h 50 against 12 h 40, 10 minutes longer than in New York, and on day 29 it is 13 h 15 against 13 h 17, 2 minutes shorter than in New York.

Between day 1 and day 29 the fast grows by 47 minutes in Jacksonville and by 71 minutes in New York. Jacksonville lies at about 30 degrees north, well south of New York, so its winter days are already fairly long and the fast stretches less sharply during the month.

Why check the mosque calendar in Jacksonville

Every figure comes from the Muslim World League method, with the sun 18 degrees under the horizon for fajr and 17 degrees for isha, while imsak is placed ten minutes ahead of fajr. A mosque may print its own angles or add a safety margin, which can shift its calendar by a few minutes, and Floridian communities, like others across America, either work from a calculation or wait for a local sighting of the crescent. Jacksonville is spread along the St. Johns River over a very large area, so the mosque you attend most often is the natural reference for your own calendar.

Jacksonville during the fasting month

Jacksonville sits in north-east Florida, where the St. Johns River turns towards the Atlantic and the beaches of Jacksonville Beach are a short drive away. By land area it is the largest city in the contiguous United States, so distances are long and most people drive. February and March are mild, with afternoon highs often in the mid-60s Fahrenheit and cooler nights, well before the humid heat of summer arrives. Fasting days are therefore comfortable outdoors.

Daily life in Jacksonville

The port, the naval station at Mayport, the hospitals and the banking and insurance offices of downtown give the city many shift workers, some of whom will break the fast at work. Plan a short pause at sunset with your supervisor, or ask to swap shifts if the schedule allows it. Commutes across the river bridges can be slow in the evening, so leave early enough to reach home or the mosque before iftar.

Iftar in a spread-out city

Many families break the fast at home with dates and water, then pray maghrib before the main meal, while others join community iftars at the mosque. Because neighbourhoods are far apart, people often agree on a single gathering place for the weekend and share the cooking. The coast is a pleasant place for a walk after tarawih, with the Atlantic breeze keeping the evenings cool.

Treat every date here as a forecast, not a certainty. In Jacksonville, the first fast should be on Monday 8 February 2027, the 27th night should begin on the evening of Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr should fall on Tuesday 9 March if the month has 29 days, or on Wednesday 10 March otherwise. Eastern Time does not change during the month, and the clocks only jump forward on Sunday 14 March, once Eid has passed. A few simple habits help:

• Carry water for the afternoon commute
• Leave early to cross the river bridges
• Book weekend iftars with relatives in advance
• Pack a light layer for breezy evenings by the river

Which calendar and which routine should you follow in Jacksonville?

The calendar to follow in Jacksonville is the one used by the mosque where you pray, because it gives the community a common start and a common Eid. The timetable is a calculated aid for planning, with a fast of 12 h 28 on day 1 and 13 h 15 on day 29. Should your mosque begin on another day or use other angles, shift the figures by the gap and carry on as before.

How long is the fast in the middle of Ramadan in Jacksonville?

On Monday 22 February, day 15, imsak is at 05:30 and iftar at 18:20, so the fast lasts 12 h 50 in Jacksonville, a little more than at the start and a little less than at the end. Fajr is at 05:40, sunrise at 07:00 and isha at 19:36. From the middle of the month onward, build your pre-dawn meal and your tarawih-night sleep around a fast of that length.

Is Eid al-Fitr a day off in Jacksonville and how do you manage work or school?

Jacksonville employers and schools are used to a mix of calendars, but Eid al-Fitr is not a federal holiday, so ask for leave or an excused absence well in advance. Hospital and port workers should raise their schedule early. Students can speak with teachers before the first week, and sport practices at the end of the afternoon are best discussed with coaches.