Ramadan timetable 2027 in London: calculated times
In London, 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 11 h 38 on the first day and 13 h 23 on the twenty-ninth.
London's first fast of Ramadan 2027 is expected on Monday 8 February, from a suhoor deadline of 05:24 until iftar at 17:02. That makes 11 h 38, and the fast lengthens by almost two hours before the month ends.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:24 | 05:34 | 07:28 | 17:02 | 18:50 | 11 h 38 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:00 | 05:10 | 07:01 | 17:28 | 19:13 | 12 h 28 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:30 | 04:40 | 06:31 | 17:53 | 19:37 | 13 h 23 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
A month of rapidly lengthening days
London lies at about 51.5 degrees north, where daylight grows quickly in late winter. Between the first and twenty-ninth days of Ramadan, the fast gains 1 h 45, one of the steepest increases among the cities on this site.
In the middle of the month, Monday 22 February, suhoor ends at 05:00 and iftar is at 17:28, for 12 h 28. On Monday 8 March, imsak arrives at 04:30 and maghrib at 17:53, and the fast reaches 13 h 23.
Greenwich Mean Time all month
The United Kingdom stays on Greenwich Mean Time until British Summer Time begins on Sunday 28 March 2027, almost three weeks after Eid. Every time in the table above therefore uses the same winter clock, with no hourly jump.
Why London timetables disagree
At this latitude, twilight lasts a long time and the choice of angle matters greatly. The table uses 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha, but some London mosques use 15 degrees or fixed rules, which can move fajr by twenty minutes or more.
Imsak, fajr and sunrise
On day 1, imsak is at 05:24, fajr at 05:34 and sunrise at 07:28, almost two hours later. Isha comes at 18:50. Because these figures are sensitive to the method, Londoners usually follow the printed calendar of their own mosque.
The 2027 dates for British Muslims
There is no single national authority, and UK mosques may follow local sighting, Saudi announcements or calculated calendars. Most expect Ramadan 1448 to begin on Monday 8 February, with the first tarawih on Sunday evening, although some may start on Tuesday 9 February.
Laylat al-Qadr is expected on the night beginning Friday 5 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr should then be celebrated on Tuesday 9 March, or on Wednesday 10 March if the month completes thirty days, depending on the mosque's approach.
Iftar in a global city
London's Muslim communities come from South Asia, the Arab world, Somalia, Turkey and beyond, so iftar menus range from samosas and pakoras to lentil soup and dates. The East London Mosque in Whitechapel and the London Central Mosque near Regent's Park draw large tarawih congregations.
The Open Iftar, organised by the Ramadan Tent Project, has become a London tradition, inviting people of all backgrounds to break the fast together. February weather is usually cold, damp and grey, with temperatures often between three and ten degrees.
Fasting with a London work routine
Working hours in the UK do not change for Ramadan, and in the first week many people break their fast on the Underground, on a bus or at the office, since 17:02 falls before most working days end. Some ideas make the routine easier:
- Agree a short iftar break with your manager
- Keep dates and water at your desk
- Leave room in the evening for tarawih
- Plan suhoor before 05:24 on day 1
Is iftar the same in Manchester and Birmingham?
No. On the first day, iftar is at 17:05 in Manchester and 17:07 in Birmingham, a few minutes after London's 17:02. Those cities lie further west, and Manchester also further north, so their timetables differ from the capital's.
How long is the longest fast in London?
The fast grows every day, so the 29th day, Monday 8 March, is the longest in the table at 13 h 23, from 04:30 to 17:53. A thirtieth fast on 9 March would last a few minutes more.
Can Londoners pray tarawih at the mosque on weekdays?
Yes, most London mosques hold tarawih every night of the month. On the first evening isha is at 18:50, and by Monday 8 March it has moved to 19:37, so prayers finish progressively later, which matters for those starting work early.