Ramadan timetable 2027 in Kaduna: calculated times
In Kaduna, 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 13 h 06 on the first day and 13 h 19 on the twenty-ninth.
Ramadan 2027 should start in Kaduna on Monday 8 February. The first sahur ends at 05:30 with imsak, iftar arrives at 18:37, and the opening fast lasts 13 hours 6 minutes in this northern Nigerian city.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:30 | 05:40 | 06:52 | 18:37 | 19:44 | 13 h 06 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:27 | 05:37 | 06:48 | 18:40 | 19:46 | 13 h 12 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:21 | 05:31 | 06:41 | 18:41 | 19:47 | 13 h 19 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Kaduna’s first day at a glance
Monday 8 February brings imsak at 05:30, fajr at 05:40, sunrise at 06:52, maghrib and iftar at 18:37, and isha at 19:44. Between imsak and sunset, Kaduna residents fast for 13 h 06 min on the opening day.
Imsak precedes fajr by ten minutes and is not a separate obligation: it is a precaution so that sahur ends safely before true dawn. Many households aim to finish eating around 05:15 and pray fajr at 05:40.
How the timetable evolves until March
By Monday 22 February, iftar has moved to 18:40 and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. On Monday 8 March, the 29th day, imsak is at 05:21, iftar at 18:41 and the fast reaches 13 h 19 min.
That thirteen-minute increase is modest because Kaduna lies at about ten and a half degrees north. As the March equinox nears, mornings brighten slightly earlier while evenings hold steady, which explains most of the change in the table above.
Between Abuja and Kano on the same clock
Kaduna sits between the federal capital and Kano on the main road north, and its sunset falls between theirs. On day 1, iftar is at 18:37 in Kaduna, 18:38 in Abuja and 18:31 in Kano, all on West Africa Time.
The calculation applies Muslim World League parameters, an 18-degree angle for dawn and 17 degrees for nightfall. Local calendars issued in Kaduna can rely on different angles or add safety minutes, so following the neighbourhood mosque remains sensible.
Announcement of the new moon in Nigeria
The beginning and end of Ramadan in Nigeria are proclaimed by the Sultan of Sokoto through the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. The expected start is Monday 8 February 2027, but Tuesday 9 February cannot be ruled out.
With that calendar, tarawih begins on the night of Sunday 7 February, the 27th night is observed on the evening of Friday 5 March, and Kaduna celebrates Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March, or a day later after thirty fasts.
Life in Kaduna during the fasting month
Kaduna, whose name is often linked to the Hausa word for the crocodiles of the river that crosses it, is a former capital of the north and an important centre of industry, education and the military. Ramadan reshapes its daily routines.
February is dry and warm, with Harmattan dust and cool dawns that make sahur pleasant. At sunset, households serve dates, kunu, fura da nono and kosai, followed by tuwo shinkafa with miyan taushe or jollof rice.
Practical habits for Kaduna
Whether commuting along Ahmadu Bello Way, studying at Kaduna Polytechnic or working shifts in the industrial areas, people fasting in Kaduna can keep their energy steady through the whole month with a few simple measures:
- Keep a bottle of water ready for iftar at 18:37
- Avoid long drives in the late afternoon
- Eat slow-release foods such as tuwo or oats at sahur
- Cover up against dust on windy Harmattan days
Does Kaduna start Ramadan on the same day as Kano and Abuja?
Yes. The Sultan’s announcement applies to the whole country, so Kaduna, Kano and Abuja normally begin and end Ramadan together. Only the daily times differ, by a few minutes, because of each city’s latitude and longitude.
When is the last iftar of Ramadan 2027 in Kaduna?
If the month has 29 days, the final iftar is on Monday 8 March at 18:41, after a fast of 13 h 19 min. If a thirtieth day is needed, sunset will be at almost exactly the same minute.
Can the sahur alarm stay the same all month?
Largely, yes. Imsak in Kaduna moves only from 05:30 to 05:21 over the month, so an alarm at about 04:45 leaves time for a meal, water and ablutions before fajr on every day of Ramadan 2027.