Ramadan timetable 2027 in Malaysia: calculated times
In Malaysia, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of all the imsak and iftar times of the fasting month, expected from 8 February to 8 March. On the last day of the table, imsak is set at 06:03 and iftar at 19:26.
Malaysia is expected to begin Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February. In Kuala Lumpur, imsak on that first day falls at 06:06 and buka puasa at 19:27, giving a fast of 13 hours 21 minutes close to the equator.
| 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.
An equatorial Ramadan with almost no variation
Just three degrees north of the equator, Kuala Lumpur sees day length barely change during the month. The timetable above shows a fast of 13 h 21 on day one, 13 h 22 on day 15 and 13 h 23 on day 29.
Iftar itself hardly moves either: 19:27 at the start, 19:28 in mid-month and 19:26 at the end. Imsak drifts from 06:06 to 06:03. Few countries offer such a regular rhythm, which makes planning work and family meals unusually easy.
Why the clock times seem so late
Peninsular Malaysia uses UTC+8, the same time as Singapore and Beijing, although its longitude would naturally suggest an hour earlier. As a result, sunrise comes around 07:27 and the evening meal only after half past seven.
Calculation angles and official Malaysian timetables
The figures shown here use the Muslim World League convention, 18° for dawn and 17° for nightfall. Malaysian state religious departments publish their own prayer schedules with a different dawn angle, so their subuh and imsak can come several minutes earlier.
For daily practice, the timetable of the local mosque or the state religious authority should take precedence. The difference matters mostly at suhoor: stopping eating a little earlier than the time shown here is the safer habit in Kuala Lumpur.
The announcement by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal
In Malaysia the start of Ramadan is announced on television by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, after crescent observation at official sites across the country. The announcement for 1448 is expected on Sunday 7 February 2027, unless the month starts a day later.
Bazaar Ramadan and buka puasa culture
From mid-afternoon, Ramadan bazaars fill car parks and streets with stalls selling murtabak, satay, ayam percik, kuih and colourful drinks. Many families buy part of their buka puasa there, then hurry home before the call to maghrib at 19:27.
Mosques across Kuala Lumpur distribute bubur lambuk, a spiced rice porridge, to neighbours and passers-by during the month. Breaking the fast together at the mosque, with dates and water before prayer, is common among office workers who cannot reach home in time.
Tarawih nights and Laylat al-Qadr
The first tarawih is expected on the evening of Sunday 7 February. The National Mosque, Masjid Negara, and neighbourhood surau hold prayers followed by moreh, a light shared snack. Laylat al-Qadr, the 27th night, is anticipated on Friday 5 March 2027.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri and balik kampung
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or Wednesday 10 March after a 30-day month. Before it, many urban families drive back to their home villages, a migration called balik kampung that crowds the highways for days.
The celebration brings ketupat, rendang and lemang to the table, followed by open houses where friends of every background are welcomed. Children receive small green envelopes of money, duit raya, from relatives and neighbours throughout the festive weeks of Syawal.
Tips for a smooth month in Kuala Lumpur
Hot, humid weather with frequent late-afternoon storms is typical in February and March. Planning outdoor errands for the morning, staying in air-conditioned spaces at midday and leaving early for the bazaar make the fasting days considerably easier.
- Finish suhoor a few minutes before 06:06 on the first days.
- Book Hari Raya travel well ahead of the March holiday.
- Carry an umbrella for the late-afternoon showers.
- Follow the state religious department timetable for subuh.
What time is buka puasa in Kuala Lumpur?
On Monday 8 February 2027, buka puasa in the capital is calculated at 19:27. The time stays within a minute or two of this throughout the month, ending at 19:26 on the expected 29th day, Monday 8 March.
Does the fast get longer during Ramadan in Malaysia?
Only marginally. Near the equator, sunrise and sunset change very little between February and March, so the fast in Kuala Lumpur grows by just two minutes over the whole month, from 13 h 21 to 13 h 23.
Is Hari Raya a public holiday in Malaysia?
Yes. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a national public holiday spread over two days, and shops, schools and offices close as families gather. The exact dates for 2027 depend on the official announcement made at the end of Ramadan.