Ramadan timetable 2027 in Libya: calculated times
In Libya, 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 06:24 and iftar at 18:46.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in Libya on Monday 8 February. In Tripoli, the first imsak falls at 06:24 and iftar at 18:46, so the opening fast lasts 12 hours 22 minutes on the Mediterranean coast.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 06:24 | 06:34 | 07:57 | 18:46 | 20:05 | 12 h 22 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 06:11 | 06:21 | 07:44 | 18:58 | 20:16 | 12 h 47 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:55 | 06:05 | 07:27 | 19:10 | 20:27 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Late clock times on the Mediterranean
Libya uses UTC+2, while Tripoli lies at only thirteen degrees of longitude east. As a result, the sun rises late, around 07:57 at the start of the month, and iftar in the capital only comes at 18:46.
How the fast evolves in Tripoli
Tripoli opens the month with 12 h 22 of fasting, passes 12 h 47 at the halfway point and closes at about 13 h 14 according to the timetable above. Iftar shifts from 18:46 to 18:58 and finally to 19:10.
Imsak advances from 06:24 to 06:11 and then 05:55, so suhoor gets about half an hour earlier by the end of the month. The total increase of 52 minutes reflects the lengthening days of late winter.
Calculation details and local calendars
Tripoli's figures are computed with the angles of the Muslim World League, an 18° solar depression for fajr and 17° for isha, and imsak is placed ten minutes ahead of the dawn prayer. Libyan mosque calendars can vary slightly from them.
Announcing the start of the month
In Tripoli, Dar al-Ifta declares the first day of Ramadan once the new moon has been looked for at sunset on Sunday 7 February 2027. Announcements in other regions may follow different bodies, so a start on Tuesday 9 February is possible in places.
Shorba, bureek and the Libyan table
Libyan iftar classically begins with dates and milk or laban, followed by shorba libiya, a spiced lamb soup with tomato, chickpeas and small pasta. Bureek, pastries filled with meat or cheese, and fresh salads accompany the soup on most tables.
Later in the night, couscous or rice dishes may be served, and sweets such as maqrouth, date-filled semolina pastries, accompany tea. Families visit relatives after tarawih, and the streets of Tripoli remain busy until well after midnight.
In the weeks before Ramadan, households stock up on dates, spices and semolina, and markets in the medina of Tripoli become crowded. Many families also prepare large quantities of bureek pastry in advance, so that the evening meal can be assembled quickly.
Tarawih in the old city
Tarawih is expected to start on Sunday 7 February. In the old city of Tripoli, the Gurgi Mosque and other historic mosques fill each night. Laylat al-Qadr, the 27th night, is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027.
Eid al-Fitr in Libya
Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or Wednesday 10 March after thirty days. This public holiday opens with the morning prayer, then relatives call on one another, children show off their new outfits and plates of homemade biscuits circulate.
Practical tips for Ramadan in Tripoli
February in Tripoli is mild and sometimes rainy, with cool nights, while early March brings warmer days. Drinking enough water at night and avoiding heavy food at suhoor help keep energy up for the long evenings of worship.
- Finish suhoor before 06:24 in the first week.
- Expect iftar to move from 18:46 to 19:10.
- Follow your neighbourhood mosque timetable.
- Prepare zakat al-fitr before the Eid prayer.
When does Tripoli break its fast on day one?
If Ramadan opens on Monday 8 February 2027 as expected, iftar in Tripoli is calculated at 18:46 and imsak at 06:24, giving 12 hours 22 minutes of fasting. On the likely 29th day, Monday 8 March, iftar arrives at 19:10.
Why does iftar come so late in Libya?
Libya shares UTC+2 with Egypt, even though Tripoli lies much further west. The sun therefore sets later on the clock than in Cairo, which pushes iftar in the capital close to seven o'clock in the evening during this Ramadan.
Does the fast differ between Tripoli and eastern Libya?
Yes, slightly. Cities further east, such as Benghazi, see the sun set earlier on the same clock, so iftar there comes well before 18:46. Each region should rely on the timetable of its local mosque rather than Tripoli figures.