Ramadan timetable 2027 in Mogadishu: calculated times
In Mogadishu, 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 13 h 24 on the first day and 13 h 24 on the twenty-ninth.
Mogadishu should begin Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February, with suhoor ending at 04:50 and iftar at 18:14. Thanks to the city's position near the equator, the fast lasts 13 h 24 on the first day and still 13 h 24 on the 29th.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 04:50 | 05:00 | 06:11 | 18:14 | 19:21 | 13 h 24 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:50 | 05:00 | 06:10 | 18:14 | 19:20 | 13 h 24 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:48 | 04:58 | 06:07 | 18:12 | 19:17 | 13 h 24 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
The same fast from start to finish
At just 2 degrees north, Mogadishu has almost twelve hours of daylight all year. Between Monday 8 February and Monday 8 March, sunrise and sunset barely shift, so the fasting time remains exactly 13 h 24 on all three days in the table above.
Mid-month, on Monday 22 February, imsak is still at 04:50 and maghrib at 18:14. By the 29th day, both times have moved two minutes earlier, to 04:48 and 18:12, an almost imperceptible change for anyone following the timetable.
A city sitting on its clock's meridian
Somalia uses East Africa Time, UTC+3, whose reference meridian is 45 degrees east. Mogadishu lies at about 45.3 degrees east, almost exactly on that line, so clock time and solar time match closely, apart from seasonal variations of the sun.
Why thirteen hours and not twelve?
Even with roughly twelve hours of daylight, the fast begins at dawn rather than sunrise. Fajr on day 1 is at 05:00, more than an hour before sunrise at 06:11, and the ten-minute imsak margin adds a little more.
The calculation convention
The table uses the Muslim World League angles, 18 degrees below the horizon for fajr and 17 for isha. Mosques in Mogadishu may announce slightly different times based on other methods or local custom, so the call to prayer remains the practical reference.
Expected dates for Ramadan 1448
Religious authorities in Somalia announce the start of the month after the crescent sighting. If the moon is reported on Sunday 7 February 2027, tarawih begins that night and fasting on Monday; otherwise Ramadan would start on Tuesday 9 February.
The 27th night of Ramadan is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr, called Ciid al-Fitr in Somali, should fall on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March if thirty days are completed.
Iftar on the Indian Ocean coast
Mogadishu stretches along the Indian Ocean, and February belongs to the Jilaal, the long dry season, with hot sunny days and warm, humid nights. Sea breezes bring some relief in the late afternoon, just before the evening meal.
Somali iftars typically start with dates and water, then sambusa, soups and fruit juices, followed by rice or pasta with meat. Spiced tea, shaah, is served after the meal, and canjeero, a thin fermented pancake, is a common choice at suhoor.
Staying hydrated in the Somali heat
Fasting more than thirteen hours a day in tropical heat and humidity demands care, especially for outdoor workers, market traders, drivers and students, who are exposed to the sun for long periods. Some practical measures help:
- Drink water in small amounts throughout the night
- Choose salty and watery foods at iftar
- Rest in the shade during the hottest hours
- Keep suhoor until close to 04:50
Does isha change during the month?
Only a little. Isha is at 19:21 on the first evening, 19:20 on 22 February and 19:17 on 8 March. Tarawih in Mogadishu therefore starts at roughly the same hour each night throughout Ramadan 2027.
How does Mogadishu compare with Khartoum?
Khartoum, at about 15.5 degrees north, starts with a shorter fast of 12 h 56 that rises to 13 h 17. Mogadishu, closer to the equator, keeps a steady 13 h 24, longer than Khartoum's even on its final day.
Is a thirtieth fast longer?
No meaningful difference is expected. If Ramadan lasts thirty days, the fast on Tuesday 9 March would again be about 13 h 24, with suhoor and iftar within a minute or two of the times listed for 8 March.