Ramadan timetable 2027 in Leicester: calculated times
In Leicester, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of two times to know each day: imsak, when the pre-dawn meal must end, and iftar, when the fast is broken at sunset. On Monday 8 February, the expected first day, imsak falls at 05:28 and iftar at 17:03.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:28 | 05:38 | 07:35 | 17:03 | 18:53 | 11 h 35 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:03 | 05:13 | 07:07 | 17:30 | 19:18 | 12 h 27 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:32 | 04:42 | 06:36 | 17:56 | 19:43 | 13 h 24 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Ramadan 2027 times in Leicester from imsak to iftar
In Leicester, the timetable for the first day of Ramadan, expected on Monday 8 February 2027, gives imsak at 05:28 and iftar at 17:03, a fast of 11 hours 35 minutes. By day 15, on Monday 22 February, imsak has moved to 05:03 and iftar to 17:30, so the fast lasts 12 hours 27 minutes. Leicester's last fasting day in the table, Monday 8 March, starts with imsak at 04:32 and ends with iftar at 17:56, after 13 hours 24 minutes.
What the Leicester timetable shows from imsak to isha and how it compares with London
The timetable also lists fajr, sunrise and isha: on day 1 fajr is at 05:38, sunrise at 07:35 and isha at 18:53, while on day 29 isha has moved to 19:43. Compared with London, iftar in Leicester on day 1 comes 1 minute later than in London, at 17:03 against 17:02. On day 29 Leicester is only 3 minutes behind London, since iftar is at 17:56 in Leicester and at 17:53 in the capital.
Over the month the fast in Leicester grows by 109 minutes between day 1 and day 29: imsak comes 56 minutes earlier and iftar 53 minutes later. The change is steady rather than sudden, so you will feel the days lengthen week by week as the Leicester sunset moves from 17:03 toward 17:56. Sunrise follows the same rhythm, shifting from 07:35 on day 1 to 07:07 on day 15 and 06:36 on day 29, while isha moves from 18:53 to 19:18 and then 19:43, which also pushes tarawih later into the evening.
Why the Leicester mosque calendar matters
Leicester's timetable is based on the Muslim World League method, with fajr at 18 degrees, isha at 17 degrees and imsak ten minutes before fajr. Individual mosques in Leicester may select different angles or add their own cushion. Leicester has many mosques, and some follow different moon-sighting decisions. Choose one and follow its timetable for the whole month, comparing its imsak with the 05:28 calculated here for day 1. Monday 8 February 2027 is when Ramadan 1448 is expected to open, subject to what the crescent shows.
Ramadan in Leicester: weather, daily life and iftar
Leicester sits on the River Soar in the East Midlands, far from the coast, so winter weather is typically cold, grey and sometimes frosty. In February sunrise is at 07:35 on day 1, and the long canal-side paths are quiet in the early dark. The city is compact, with the centre, the university area and many neighbourhoods all within a short bus ride.
Daily life and iftar in Leicester
Leicester is one of the most diverse cities in Britain, with a large South Asian community and a long tradition of shops, restaurants and workplaces that know Ramadan well. The Belgrave Road area and other neighbourhoods are busy with people buying dates and food before sunset. Students at the two universities add to the lively evenings.
Iftar in Leicester often begins with dates, fruit and snacks shared with neighbours, followed by a full meal after the sunset prayer. Many families invite relatives and friends during the month. The first tarawih is likely on the Sunday evening of 7 February, and the 27th night on the evening of Friday 5 March.
Practical advice for fasting in Leicester
Practical advice is simple. Leicester's busy shopping streets get crowded in the last hour before sunset, so do your errands earlier, and keep a warm layer for the walk to evening prayers. Sleep deserves as much attention as the meals, so settle down soon after the night prayer ends. On day 15 the fast in Leicester lasts 12 hours 27 minutes, which is long enough to reward some planning of meals and appointments. A month of 29 days would put Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March 2027, while a month of 30 days would put it on Wednesday 10 March.
- Do food shopping early to avoid the pre-sunset rush.
- Invite neighbours for at least one iftar.
- Dress warmly for the walk to the mosque.
- Keep to one mosque timetable.
Which Ramadan 2027 calendar should I follow in Leicester?
Which Ramadan calendar should I follow in Leicester? Follow the mosque where you worship, or the calendar your family has long used, and do not mix it with another. The calculated timetable gives imsak at 05:28 and iftar at 17:03 on day 1, but a mosque may announce the start a day later after the crescent is sighted, and all its times would then shift with it.
How long is the fast in Leicester in mid-Ramadan?
How long is the fast in Leicester in the middle of the month? On day 15, Monday 22 February, the timetable shows imsak at 05:03 and iftar at 17:30, which makes a fast of 12 hours 27 minutes. That is 52 minutes longer than on day 1, and day 29 reaches 13 hours 24 minutes with imsak at 04:32.
Is Eid a day off, and how do I manage work or school in Leicester?
Is Eid a day off, and how do I manage work or study in Leicester? In Leicester, many workplaces already know Ramadan, but it is still wise to tell your manager early about leaving at sunset. Eid is not a bank holiday, so book the morning off in advance to attend the prayer with family. With the 27th night expected after sunset on Friday 5 March, it is wise to prepare early for the final ten nights, which bring longer prayers and shorter nights of sleep.