Ramadan timetable 2027 in Kuala Lumpur: calculated times
In Kuala Lumpur, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of two markers, imsak in the morning and iftar in the evening, which frame each day of fasting. In the middle of the month, on 22 February, they are expected at 06:06 and 19:28.
Kuala Lumpur should observe its first fast of Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February, with imsak at 06:06 and buka puasa at 19:27. Lying barely three degrees north of the equator, the city keeps a fast of about 13 h 21 all month.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 06:06 | 06:16 | 07:27 | 19:27 | 20:34 | 13 h 21 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 06:06 | 06:16 | 07:26 | 19:28 | 20:34 | 13 h 22 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 06:03 | 06:13 | 07:22 | 19:26 | 20:31 | 13 h 23 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
A steady fast near the equator
The table above shows almost no variation: 13 h 21 on day 1, 13 h 22 on day 15 and 13 h 23 on day 29. Over four weeks the fast changes by just two minutes, one of the most stable timetables anywhere.
Imsak shifts from 06:06 to 06:03 and maghrib from 19:27 to 19:26, with day 15 almost identical at 06:06 and 19:28. A single routine for sahur and buka puasa can therefore be kept throughout Ramadan in the Malaysian capital.
A late sunset on UTC+8
Malaysia uses UTC+8, a time zone shared with Singapore and much of China, although Kuala Lumpur sits at about 101.7 degrees east. The clock runs more than an hour ahead of the sun, so sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset near half past seven.
This late schedule shapes daily life: sahur is eaten before six in the morning, and tarawih begins after isha, listed at 20:34 on the first evening. Offices and schools open while the morning light is still soft and the air relatively cool.
Imsak and the official timetable
The figures here use the Muslim World League angles of 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha. Malaysia's official prayer times, published by JAKIM and the state religious authorities, rely on their own parameters, so subuh there may differ by several minutes.
In Malaysia, imsak is traditionally set ten minutes before subuh, just as in this table, where fajr is listed at 06:16 on day 1. For daily practice, the official Federal Territory timetable remains the reference for residents of Kuala Lumpur.
Announcing Ramadan in Malaysia
The start of the month is proclaimed on national television and radio by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, following moon sightings at observation points across the country. The announcement is expected on the evening of Sunday 7 February 2027.
Key 2027 dates
If the hilal is confirmed, Malaysians will pray the first tarawih on Sunday night and begin fasting on Monday 8 February 2027. Should the sighting fail, the month would start on Tuesday 9 February, and every subsequent date would move by one day.
The 27th night, widely associated with Laylat al-Qadr, is anticipated on the evening of Friday 5 March. Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the Malaysian Eid, is expected on Tuesday 9 March, or on Wednesday 10 March if Ramadan completes thirty days.
Ramadan bazaars and bubur lambuk
Every afternoon, Ramadan bazaars spring up across Kuala Lumpur, selling murtabak, ayam percik, kuih, satay and colourful drinks for buka puasa. The bazaar in Kampung Baru, near the city centre, is especially popular with families and office workers.
Many mosques prepare bubur lambuk, a spiced rice porridge cooked in huge pots and distributed free before iftar. Fasting is commonly broken with dates and water, followed by rice dishes, and Masjid Negara welcomes large congregations for tarawih.
Heat and afternoon storms
February and March are hot and humid in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures above thirty degrees and frequent late-afternoon thunderstorms. Downpours around the time people head to the bazaars can create sudden traffic jams across the city.
Tips for sahur and work
Office life continues at a normal pace in Kuala Lumpur, and the late iftar combined with an early start leaves short nights. Careful sleep management and light, nourishing meals are essential to stay alert during the four weeks.
- Buy bazaar food early, before the afternoon rain.
- Take the LRT or MRT to avoid road traffic at sunset.
- Drink plenty of water after buka puasa to replace sweat losses.
- Book Hari Raya travel early, as balik kampung fills roads and buses.
Will sahur get earlier during the month?
Barely. Imsak moves by only three minutes, from 06:06 at the start to 06:03 on the twenty-ninth day. Kuala Lumpur's position close to the equator means the time of dawn hardly changes between February and March.
What happens at Hari Raya?
Many residents leave Kuala Lumpur for their home towns, a journey known as balik kampung, so the city becomes noticeably quieter. Those who stay attend the morning prayer and then visit open houses, where hosts serve ketupat, rendang and lemang.
Can travellers eat in public?
Non-Muslims may eat and drink normally, and many restaurants stay open during the day, especially in shopping malls. Muslims, however, are expected to fast, and eating openly in daytime can be penalised under the Islamic laws of Malaysian states.