Ramadan timetable 2027 in Kabul: calculated times
In Kabul, 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 19 on the first day and 13 h 14 on the twenty-ninth.
Ramadan 2027 in Kabul is expected to begin on Monday 8 February, with imsak at 05:11 and iftar at 17:29 on the first day. That makes a fast of 12 h 19, rising to 13 h 14 by the 29th day.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:11 | 05:21 | 06:46 | 17:29 | 18:50 | 12 h 19 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:58 | 05:08 | 06:32 | 17:43 | 19:02 | 12 h 45 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:41 | 04:51 | 06:14 | 17:55 | 19:13 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Fasting hours in Kabul, from the first to the last day
The table above shows the three reference days. On Monday 8 February, dawn abstinence begins at 05:11, ten minutes before the fajr time of 05:21, and the fast closes at maghrib, 17:29. Sunrise at 06:46 marks the end of the window for the dawn prayer.
Two weeks later, on 22 February, imsak moves back to 04:58 and iftar forward to 17:43, giving 12 h 45. On Monday 8 March the day stretches to 13 h 14, between 04:41 and 17:55, almost an hour more than at the start.
Why the days lengthen through February and March
Kabul lies at about 34.5 degrees north, so the approach of the March equinox is clearly felt. Each morning dawn arrives roughly a minute earlier and each evening the sun sets about a minute later, which explains the steady gain over the month.
An unusual time zone: UTC+4:30
Afghanistan keeps a half-hour offset, four and a half hours ahead of Greenwich, with no daylight saving time. Clocks therefore stay unchanged throughout Ramadan, and the times printed here for Kabul will not shift because of any seasonal clock change.
Calculation method and local timetables
The computed values rely on the Muslim World League standard, with the sun 18 degrees below the horizon for fajr and 17 degrees for isha. Kabul mosques may publish calendars differing by a few minutes, depending on the angles and precautionary margins they apply.
Before relying on a single source, compare the table with the timetable distributed by your neighbourhood mosque or by the country's religious authorities. When in doubt at suhoor, stopping a few minutes before the printed imsak is a widely followed precaution.
Expected start of Ramadan 1448 in Afghanistan
Astronomical forecasts point to Monday 8 February 2027 as the first day of fasting, so the first night of tarawih would be Sunday 7 February. The start depends on the sighting of the crescent, so it could still move to Tuesday 9 February.
A winter Ramadan at 1,800 metres
Kabul sits in a high valley surrounded by mountains, at roughly 1,800 metres above sea level. February nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible, so suhoor is eaten in the cold and a warm layer is useful for the walk to the mosque.
Iftar customs and Afghan dishes
Families usually break the fast with dates and water or a sweet drink before the maghrib prayer. The meal that follows may include shorwa soup, bolani flatbreads stuffed with potato or leeks, mantu dumplings and, on special evenings, Kabuli pulao with carrots and raisins.
Practical advice for the month in Kabul
The dry mountain air and heated rooms can increase dehydration even in winter, so spreading water intake between iftar and suhoor matters more than it seems. A few simple habits help in the Afghan capital during these cold weeks:
- Spread drinks out between 17:29 and imsak
- Keep suhoor warm and filling: eggs, bread, yogurt, tea
- Plan evening travel carefully on icy roads
- Check the local mosque's timetable at the start of the month
What time is iftar in Kabul on the first day?
On Monday 8 February 2027, iftar in Kabul is at 17:29, the time of maghrib. Imsak is at 05:11, so the first fast lasts 12 hours and 19 minutes, the shortest of the month in the Afghan capital.
How long does the final fast last in Kabul?
On the 29th day, Monday 8 March, abstinence runs from 04:41 to 17:55, a total of 13 h 14. If the month lasts thirty days, the final fast in Kabul will be very slightly longer still, by roughly two minutes.
When are Laylat al-Qadr and Eid al-Fitr expected?
Kabul's mosques should mark the 27th night, Laylat al-Qadr, after sunset on Friday 5 March. The festival of Eid al-Fitr is likely on Tuesday 9 March 2027, shifting to Wednesday 10 March in the event of a thirty-day month.