Ramadan timetable 2027 in New York: calculated times
In New York, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of two markers, imsak in the morning and iftar in the evening, which frame each day of fasting. In the middle of the month, on 22 February, they are expected at 04:59 and 17:39.
New York's first Ramadan fast of 2027 is expected on Monday 8 February, from imsak at 05:16 to iftar at 17:22. It lasts 12 h 06, and by the 29th day it reaches 13 h 16, seventy minutes longer.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:16 | 05:26 | 06:59 | 17:22 | 18:50 | 12 h 06 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:59 | 05:09 | 06:41 | 17:39 | 19:05 | 12 h 40 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:38 | 04:48 | 06:19 | 17:55 | 19:21 | 13 h 16 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Ramadan across the five boroughs
New York is home to a remarkably diverse Muslim community, from Bangladeshi families in Jackson Heights and Pakistani shops on Coney Island Avenue to Egyptian cafés on Steinway Street in Astoria and Yemeni-run delis across Brooklyn.
In late winter, iftar falls during the evening rush hour, and many New Yorkers break their fast with dates on the subway or near a halal cart. The Islamic Cultural Center of New York, on East 96th Street, draws large crowds for tarawih.
Reading the New York timetable
On Monday 8 February, fajr is at 05:26, sunrise at 06:59 and maghrib, which opens iftar, at 17:22. Isha follows at 18:50, early enough for tarawih to end before late evening; imsak, ten minutes before fajr, is a precaution.
By Monday 22 February, imsak has advanced to 04:59 and iftar to 17:39, for a fast of 12 h 40. On the 29th day, Monday 8 March, the fast runs from 04:38 to 17:55, and isha comes at 19:21.
More than an hour added in four weeks
At almost 41 degrees north, New York gains daylight quickly in February and March. Suhoor must end 38 minutes earlier on day 29 than on day 1, while iftar moves 33 minutes later, so the closing fasts feel clearly longer than the first.
Eastern Time, before the clocks go forward
New York observes Eastern Standard Time, UTC−5, for the whole month. The switch to daylight saving time on Sunday 14 March 2027 comes after Eid al-Fitr, so the times shown remain valid from the first fast to the last.
Calendar of Ramadan 1448 for New York Muslims
The month is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, with tarawih from the evening of Sunday 7 February. The United States has no single religious authority, so some mosques follow calculated calendars and others a local sighting, which can mean a Tuesday start.
The 27th night, when many seek Laylat al-Qadr, is forecast for the evening of Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr should fall on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March after thirty days; New York City public schools have closed for Eid since 2015.
Calculation angles and mosque calendars
This page uses the Muslim World League angles, 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha. Many American mosques prefer the ISNA convention of 15 degrees, which gives a later fajr, so imsak on a local calendar can differ by a quarter of an hour.
Winter weather and iftar food in the city
February in New York is often cold and windy, with snow quite possible, which makes a hot soup welcome at sunset. Lentil soup, samosas, pakoras, spiced chickpeas, fried fish and Middle Eastern pastries all appear on iftar tables in Queens and Brooklyn.
Fasting tips for a busy city
Long commutes and crowded evenings shape Ramadan in New York, especially in the first week, when iftar comes before many people have left work. These habits help keep the fast manageable for employees, students and visitors alike:
- Pack dates and a water bottle for the train ride home
- Move your suhoor alarm earlier as imsak shifts from 05:16 to 04:38
- Reserve community iftars early, as places fill quickly
- Dress warmly for the walk home after tarawih
FAQ: when is iftar in New York on day 1?
On Monday 8 February 2027, New York breaks the fast at 17:22, the time of maghrib. Starting from imsak at 05:16, this first fast of Ramadan 1448 lasts 12 h 06, the shortest of the whole month in the city.
FAQ: how does New York compare with Washington DC?
Washington lies further west and south, so its iftar on day 1 is at 17:37, fifteen minutes after New York. By the 29th day both cities fast for 13 h 16, although New York begins and ends its fast earlier by the clock.