Ramadan timetable 2027 in Mozambique: calculated times
In Mozambique, 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 03:57 and iftar at 18:37.
Ramadan 2027 in Mozambique is expected from Monday 8 February. Maputo begins with a fast of 14 hours 40 minutes, from imsak at 03:57 to iftar at 18:37, and the days then grow shorter as the southern summer fades.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 03:57 | 04:07 | 05:30 | 18:37 | 19:55 | 14 h 40 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:09 | 04:19 | 05:39 | 18:27 | 19:42 | 14 h 18 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:19 | 04:29 | 05:47 | 18:14 | 19:27 | 13 h 54 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Fasting Days That Shorten, Not Lengthen
Unlike countries north of the equator, Mozambique sees its Ramadan days shrink during 2027. Maputo, close to 26 degrees south, moves from 14 hours 40 minutes on day one to 14 hours 18 minutes mid-month and 13 hours 54 minutes on the 29th.
The reason is seasonal: February is late summer in southern Africa, and daylight steadily declines towards the March equinox. The hardest fasts therefore come first, which makes the opening week the moment to establish good suhoor and sleep habits.
Early Dawns in Maputo
Imsak on the first morning is listed at 03:57, with fajr at 04:07 and sunrise at 05:30. Such early times surprise visitors from Europe; by the last day imsak moves to 04:19 and iftar comes earlier, at 18:14.
Key Dates for Ramadan 1448
Fasting in Mozambique should start on Monday 8 February 2027, with tarawih on the preceding Sunday evening. The country's religious authorities announce the beginning once the crescent has been sighted, so a start on Tuesday 9 February remains possible.
The 27th night is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March, while Eid al-Fitr is forecast for Tuesday 9 March 2027 across the country. A thirty-day month would place the celebration on Wednesday 10 March instead.
The Calculation Method Used
Times on this page follow the Muslim World League standard of 18° for fajr and 17° for isha, giving isha at 19:55 on day one. Mosques in Maputo and Matola may publish slightly different timetables, which should be preferred locally.
A Coastal Muslim Heritage
Islam has a long history along the Mozambican coast, linked to the Swahili trading world of the Indian Ocean. Ilha de Moçambique in the north preserves old mosques and a strong Ramadan atmosphere that recalls these centuries of exchange.
Many Muslim communities live in northern provinces such as Nampula, Cabo Delgado and Niassa, where sunrise and sunset occur at different times from Maputo. Residents there should use timetables calculated for their own towns rather than for the capital.
Mozambique also counts communities of South Asian heritage, particularly in Maputo, whose mosques and family traditions add their own colour to Ramadan. In the capital, evening prayers and shared iftars bring these different strands of Mozambican Islam together.
Flavours of the Mozambican Iftar
Dates and water open the fast, often followed by soups, the samosas known locally as chamuças, and rice dishes shaped by Indian Ocean influences. Matapa, cassava leaves cooked with peanuts and coconut, is a national favourite that also appears at Ramadan meals.
Tips for the Hot, Humid Season
Maputo's late summer is warm and humid, with occasional heavy rain. Long first fasts combined with heat make it wise to drink regularly after iftar, choose slow-release foods at suhoor and limit strenuous outdoor work at midday.
- Go to bed early in the first week, when imsak comes before 04:00
- Eat cassava, beans or oats at suhoor
- Keep an umbrella handy for evening prayers
- Follow the timetable of your own town
Why is the first fast the longest in Maputo?
Because Maputo is in the southern hemisphere, February days are still long after the December solstice. As autumn approaches, sunrise moves later and sunset earlier, cutting about forty-six minutes from the fast between day one and day twenty-nine.
What time is iftar in Maputo at mid-month?
On Monday 22 February 2027, the fifteenth day, iftar in Maputo is expected at 18:27, ten minutes earlier than on the first evening. Imsak that morning is listed at 04:09, making a fast of 14 hours 18 minutes.
How is Eid al-Fitr marked in Mozambique?
Mozambican Muslims gather for the Eid prayer in the morning, then visit family and neighbours, often sharing sweets and festive rice dishes. Giving zakat al-fitr before the prayer ensures that poorer households can also take part in the celebration.