Ramadan timetable 2027 in Khartoum: calculated times
In Khartoum, 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 56 on the first day and 13 h 17 on the twenty-ninth.
In Khartoum, Ramadan 2027 is expected to open on Monday 8 February, with suhoor until 04:54 and iftar at 17:51. The first fast lasts 12 h 56 and grows modestly to 13 h 17 by the 29th day.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 04:54 | 05:04 | 06:18 | 17:51 | 19:00 | 12 h 56 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:49 | 04:59 | 06:11 | 17:55 | 19:03 | 13 h 06 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:42 | 04:52 | 06:03 | 17:59 | 19:06 | 13 h 17 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Where the two Niles meet
Khartoum lies at the confluence of the Blue Nile and the White Nile, at about 15.5 degrees north. This subtropical latitude means daylight changes only slowly in February and March, so the fast varies by just twenty-one minutes across the month.
On Monday 22 February, suhoor closes at 04:49 and maghrib arrives at 17:55, giving 13 h 06. On Monday 8 March, the table shows 04:42 and 17:59, with a fast of 13 h 17 on the last listed day.
Central Africa Time and the evening meal
Sudan uses UTC+2, a clock based on the 30th meridian. Khartoum sits at about 32.5 degrees east, slightly east of that line, so the sun sets a little earlier by the clock, giving an iftar before six o'clock throughout Ramadan 2027.
From imsak to sunrise
On day 1, imsak is at 04:54, ten minutes before fajr at 05:04, and the sun rises at 06:18. Isha at 19:00 opens the time for tarawih, which many Khartoum mosques start shortly afterwards, once worshippers have finished the evening meal.
About the method used
These times follow the Muslim World League convention, with 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha. Sudanese calendars may use slightly different parameters or rounding, so local announcements sometimes differ from the table by a few minutes.
The calendar of Ramadan 1448
Sudan's religious authorities announce the start after the crescent sighting. If the moon is seen on Sunday 7 February 2027, tarawih begins that evening and the first fast falls on Monday 8 February; if not, it moves to Tuesday 9 February.
The 27th night is expected after sunset on Friday 5 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr would then be observed on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March if the month lasts thirty days, according to the official announcement.
Sudanese Ramadan traditions
Sudan is known for communal iftar: men often lay mats along streets and invite passers-by and travellers to join the meal. The war that began in April 2023 has displaced many Khartoum residents, and conditions for such gatherings depend on the situation.
The signature drink of the season is hilu-mur, made from fermented sorghum flavoured with spices, served alongside dates, aseeda porridge, ful medames and lentil soups. In February the city is hot and dry, with afternoons often above thirty degrees.
Practical tips for fasting in Khartoum
The combination of heat, dust and nearly thirteen-hour fasts calls for careful preparation, particularly for people working outdoors, in markets or on the roads during the hottest part of the day. These suggestions can help:
- Rehydrate gradually after iftar
- Keep hilu-mur or water for the night
- Eat a substantial suhoor before 04:54
- Follow announcements from your local mosque
Is the Khartoum fast longer than in Cairo?
At the start of Ramadan, Khartoum's fast is longer because it lies further south, where winter days are longer. By the end of the month, Cairo's daylight catches up faster, so the gap between the two cities shrinks.
When is the last iftar in Khartoum?
If Ramadan lasts twenty-nine days, the last iftar is on Monday 8 March at 17:59. If a thirtieth day is required, the final fast on Tuesday 9 March ends at virtually the same time, just before the Eid announcement.
Does Sudan change its clocks in March?
No. Sudan does not use daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+2 for the whole month. The times in the table above can be applied unchanged from the first fast to Eid al-Fitr.