Ramadan timetable 2027 in Jeddah: calculated times
In Jeddah, 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 18:17 to 18:30.
Ramadan 2027 in Jeddah should begin on Monday 8 February, when imsak falls at 05:32 and iftar at 18:17. The opening fast lasts 12 h 45, and the 29th day, Monday 8 March, brings 13 h 15.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:32 | 05:42 | 06:58 | 18:17 | 19:28 | 12 h 45 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:25 | 05:35 | 06:50 | 18:24 | 19:34 | 12 h 59 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:15 | 05:25 | 06:38 | 18:30 | 19:40 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
The Red Sea port's timetable
Jeddah lies on the Red Sea coast at about 21.5 degrees north, in the far west of the kingdom. Under Saudi Arabia's single UTC+3 clock, this western position means a late sunset: iftar at 18:17 on day 1, compared with 17:43 in Riyadh.
On Monday 22 February the fast runs from 05:25 to 18:24, a duration of 12 h 59. By Monday 8 March, imsak is at 05:15 and maghrib at 18:30, while isha moves to 19:40 under the 17-degree calculation.
Longer winter days near the tropic
Lying further south than Riyadh and Dammam, Jeddah has slightly longer February days. Its first fast, 12 h 45, exceeds Dammam's 12 h 35 by ten minutes, though by the end of the month the Saudi cities converge towards thirteen and a quarter hours.
The official Saudi calendar, Umm al-Qura, uses its own parameters, so the adhan in Jeddah's mosques may differ by a few minutes from these computed times, particularly for isha. The local mosque remains the reference for suhoor and iftar.
Close to Mecca
Mecca, about seventy kilometres inland, breaks the fast at 18:15, two minutes before Jeddah. Many Jeddah residents travel to the Grand Mosque during Ramadan for umrah or night prayers, especially in the last ten nights, so traffic between the two cities grows sharply.
Key dates and the Supreme Court decision
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court is expected to examine moon-sighting reports on the evening of Sunday 7 February 2027. A confirmed sighting would make Monday 8 February the first day of fasting, with tarawih that night; otherwise Ramadan begins on Tuesday 9 February.
The 27th night, Laylat al-Qadr, is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr should follow on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or on Wednesday 10 March if the month reaches thirty days, as announced by the same authority.
Ramadan nights in Al-Balad
The historic district of Al-Balad, with its coral-stone houses and wooden balconies, becomes a lively place for evening strolls during Ramadan. Food stalls and traditional sweets draw families after tarawih, and the Corniche along the Red Sea is another popular destination.
Hejazi flavours at iftar
In the Hejaz, the fast is often broken with dates, water and sobia, a sweet, spiced drink made from bread or barley that is closely associated with Ramadan. Ful medames, sambusa, mutabbaq and shorbat shofan are also familiar on Jeddah's tables.
Warm, humid weather
February and March in Jeddah are pleasant by local standards, with daytime temperatures typically in the high twenties and humid sea air. The heat is far milder than in summer, but fasting still calls for shade at midday and plenty of fluid after sunset.
Practical tips for fasting in Jeddah
The city's rhythm shifts towards the night, with shops open late and traffic peaking before iftar and after tarawih. For workers, students and pilgrims passing through on their way to Mecca, these habits can make the month smoother:
- Leave early for Mecca to avoid evening congestion
- Drink water and laban between 18:17 and imsak
- Eat a balanced suhoor before 05:32
- Do not eat or drink in public during the day
FAQ: what time is iftar in Jeddah on 8 March?
On Monday 8 March 2027, the 29th day, iftar in Jeddah is at 18:30. Imsak that morning falls at 05:15, so the fast lasts 13 h 15. Sunrise is at 06:38 and isha, according to the computed method, at 19:40.
FAQ: does Jeddah start Ramadan on the same day as Riyadh?
Yes. The Supreme Court's decision applies to the whole kingdom, so Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Mecca all begin and end the month together. Only the daily clock times differ, because of the position of each city within the single time zone.
FAQ: what time does suhoor end on day one?
On Monday 8 February 2027, suhoor in Jeddah should end at imsak, 05:32, ten minutes before fajr at 05:42. The sun rises at 06:58, and the fast then continues until maghrib at 18:17 that evening on the Red Sea coast.