Ramadan timetable 2027 in Kano: calculated times
In Kano, 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 18:31 to 18:36.
Kano is expected to begin Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February. On that day the ancient city of northern Nigeria observes imsak at 05:27 and breaks the fast at 18:31, for a total of 13 hours 3 minutes.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:27 | 05:37 | 06:50 | 18:31 | 19:39 | 13 h 03 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:24 | 05:34 | 06:45 | 18:34 | 19:41 | 13 h 10 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:17 | 05:27 | 06:38 | 18:36 | 19:42 | 13 h 19 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Fasting in the old walled city
Kano, the great commercial centre of the Hausa north, has a long tradition of Islamic learning and a Ramadan rhythm shaped by its markets. Life slows during the hottest hours, then streets fill again as maghrib approaches at about 18:31.
Near the Emir’s Palace, the Kano Central Mosque gathers large crowds for Friday prayers and tarawih, while Qur’an recitation and tafsir sessions are a familiar part of the month. Kurmi Market stays busy with shoppers buying spices and cloth for Eid.
Thirteen hours, rising by sixteen minutes
The table above shows a fast of 13 h 03 min on day 1, 13 h 10 min on day 15 and 13 h 19 min on day 29. The gain of sixteen minutes comes from lengthening days as the northern spring approaches.
Iftar shifts from 18:31 to 18:34 in mid-month and 18:36 on Monday 8 March, while imsak moves earlier, from 05:27 to 05:24 and then 05:17. The sahur window therefore tightens slightly towards the end of Ramadan.
Imsak, fajr and the calculation used
On day 1, imsak is at 05:27 and fajr at 05:37, with sunrise at 06:50 and isha at 19:39. Imsak simply marks a cautious ten-minute buffer; the obligation to stop eating begins at fajr itself.
These figures follow the Muslim World League angles of 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha. Calendars printed by Kano mosques or Islamic organisations may use other parameters, so small differences of a few minutes can appear.
Why Kano breaks its fast before Abuja
Nigeria has a single time zone, West Africa Time. Kano lies further north than Abuja and Kaduna, and in February northern days are shorter, so iftar comes at 18:31 there, against 18:37 in Kaduna and 18:38 in Abuja.
Dates to remember for Ramadan 1448
The Sultan of Sokoto, as head of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, declares the start of the month once the crescent is reported. Monday 8 February 2027 is the expected first day, though Tuesday 9 February is possible.
First tarawih would then be prayed on Sunday 7 February after isha. Kano’s mosques fill for the 27th night on Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr, traditionally marked in Kano by the Durbar procession of horsemen, is expected on 9 or 10 March.
Dry heat and Hausa iftar dishes
Kano’s February weather is dry and hot by day, often above thirty degrees, with chilly early mornings and dust carried by the Harmattan. Sahur is usually cool, but afternoons are draining, so hydration between 18:31 and 05:27 matters.
Families typically break the fast with dates, water and kunun gyada or kunun zaki, then share kosai, masa and awara before a main meal of tuwo with miyan kuka or rice dishes. Food is generously sent to neighbours.
Tips for a Kano Ramadan
Traders in the busy markets of the old city, students at Bayero University and travellers passing through Mallam Aminu Kano airport can follow a few habits suited to the dry season and the city’s 13-hour fasts:
- Rest in the shade during the hottest hours
- Drink water and kunu through the evening
- Protect eyes and lips from Harmattan dust
- Shop at the markets early, before the afternoon heat
What time is iftar in Kano on the first day?
Iftar on Monday 8 February 2027 is at 18:31, the maghrib time in Kano. It is the earliest of the three Nigerian cities on this site, seven minutes before Abuja, and isha follows at 19:39 that evening.
How long is the last fast of Ramadan 2027 in Kano?
On the 29th day, Monday 8 March, the fast runs from imsak at 05:17, fajr at 05:27, to iftar at 18:36, a duration of 13 h 19 min. Should the month reach thirty days, the timings remain very similar.
Do Kano mosques use the same times as this page?
Not always. Mosque calendars in Kano may round times or rely on other calculation conventions, so the call to prayer can differ by a few minutes from the 18°/17° figures above. Following the local mosque is the safest practice.