Ramadan timetable 2027 in Medan: calculated times
In Medan, 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 05:19 and iftar at 18:39.
Ramadan 2027 should begin in Medan on Monday 8 February. On that first day, imsak falls at 05:19 and buka puasa at 18:39, the latest of the Indonesian cities listed here, for a fast of 13 h 20 min.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:19 | 05:29 | 06:40 | 18:39 | 19:46 | 13 h 20 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:18 | 05:28 | 06:38 | 18:40 | 19:45 | 13 h 21 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:15 | 05:25 | 06:34 | 18:38 | 19:43 | 13 h 23 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Sumatra’s late sunset
Medan lies near 98.7 degrees east, far to the west of Surabaya, yet it shares Western Indonesia Time with the whole of Java. This is why buka puasa in Medan, at 18:39, comes 22 minutes after Jakarta and 45 minutes after Surabaya.
Mornings follow the same pattern: imsak at 05:19, subuh at 05:29 and sunrise at 06:40 on Monday 8 February, later than in Java. Isha is at 19:46, so tarawih in Medan generally starts around eight o’clock.
North of the equator: almost no change
Unlike Jakarta or Surabaya, Medan lies north of the equator, at about 3.6 degrees north. Its days lengthen very slightly in February and March, and the fast grows from 13 h 20 min to 13 h 21 min and then 13 h 23 min.
Maghrib is equally stable: 18:39 on the first day, 18:40 on Monday 22 February and 18:38 on Monday 8 March. Medan residents can keep almost exactly the same timetable from the first fast to the last.
Shorter fasts than in Java
Because of its northern position, Medan has the shortest first-day fast among the Indonesian cities on this site, 13 h 20 min, compared with 13 h 43 min in Jakarta and 13 h 45 min in Surabaya.
Method and official imsakiyah
Times are calculated here with the Muslim World League convention, fajr at 18 degrees and isha at 17 degrees. The Ministry of Religious Affairs uses about 20 degrees for subuh, so official schedules in Medan show imsak a few minutes earlier.
Announcement and expected dates
The national sidang isbat, organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, is expected to confirm Monday 8 February 2027 as the first day, after a first tarawih on Sunday evening. A start on Tuesday 9 February cannot be ruled out.
Laylat al-Qadr, sought especially on the 27th night, would begin on Friday evening 5 March. Idul Fitri is forecast for Tuesday 9 March 2027, or for Wednesday 10 March should the month extend to thirty full days.
Masjid Raya and Medan’s Malay heritage
The Great Mosque of Medan, Masjid Raya Al-Mashun, built by the Sultanate of Deli near Maimun Palace, is the city’s best-known religious landmark and a focal point for tarawih and Ramadan gatherings throughout the month.
Medan is a multi-ethnic city with Malay, Batak, Javanese, Minangkabau, Chinese and Indian communities, and its iftar food reflects this mix. Takjil stalls sell kolak, fried snacks and sweet drinks, while families may serve rendang, curries or noodle dishes.
Tips for a tropical Ramadan in Medan
With warm, humid weather and occasional heavy rain, fasting in Medan calls for steady hydration and careful planning of each day. The following suggestions are useful for residents, students and travellers spending the month in North Sumatra:
- Plan buka puasa around 18:40 all month
- Allow for a later sahur than in Java
- Visit Masjid Raya early for tarawih
- Follow the imsakiyah of your neighbourhood mosque
Why does Medan break its fast later than Jakarta?
Medan lies about eight degrees west of Jakarta while using the same clock time. The sun therefore sets later there, at 18:39 on the first day, compared with 18:17 in the capital, despite Medan’s shorter overall fast.
Does the fast get longer in Medan during Ramadan 2027?
Only by three minutes: from 13 h 20 min on the first day to 13 h 23 min on the 29th. Medan’s position just north of the equator keeps daylight nearly constant, unlike southern Indonesian cities, where fasts slowly shorten.