Ramadan timetable 2027 in Ottawa: calculated times
In Ottawa, 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 04:41 and iftar at 17:59.
In Ottawa, the first fast of Ramadan 2027 is expected on Monday 8 February and lasts 11 h 55 min. Suhoor ends at 05:25 and the sun sets at 17:20, nine minutes after Montreal and eighteen minutes before Toronto.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:25 | 05:35 | 07:15 | 17:20 | 18:54 | 11 h 55 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:05 | 05:15 | 06:53 | 17:40 | 19:13 | 12 h 35 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:41 | 04:51 | 06:29 | 17:59 | 19:32 | 13 h 19 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Expected dates of Ramadan 1448 in the capital
Astronomical forecasts place the beginning of Ramadan 1448 on Monday 8 February 2027, so the first tarawih would be prayed on Sunday evening, 7 February. A confirmed crescent sighting could still push the start back by one day for some congregations.
Canada has no single religious body that fixes the calendar. Mosques, imam councils and community organisations in Ottawa and Gatineau each announce their own start, some following calculation and others local sighting, so neighbours occasionally begin fasting on different days.
Reading the Ottawa timetable
On day one, the table above lists imsak at 05:25, fajr at 05:35, sunrise at 07:15, iftar at 17:20 and isha at 18:54. The ten-minute gap between imsak and fajr is a precaution, not a separate obligation, ensuring suhoor ends before true dawn.
Two weeks later, on 22 February, suhoor finishes at 05:05 and the meal is served at 17:40, after 12 h 35 min. On the 29th day, 8 March, imsak has advanced to 04:41 and maghrib to 17:59, for a fast of 13 h 19 min.
An extra 84 minutes by the end of the month
At around 45.4 degrees north, Ottawa sees day length rise rapidly in late winter. Each morning starts about ninety seconds earlier and each evening ends about the same amount later, adding 84 minutes to the fast between the first and last days.
Which calculation sits behind these figures?
The times use the Muslim World League convention: dawn at 18 degrees of solar depression and nightfall at 17 degrees. Local mosques sometimes publish schedules on a 15-degree basis, giving a later fajr, so a printed calendar from your mosque may differ slightly.
Ottawa compared with Montreal and Toronto
The three cities share Eastern Time, but the sun does not set at the same moment. Montreal, further east, breaks its first fast at 17:11, Ottawa at 17:20 and Toronto at 17:38. Gatineau, just across the river, follows practically the same times as Ottawa.
Winterlude season and February cold
Ramadan 2027 coincides with the heart of the Ottawa winter, when the Rideau Canal often freezes into a skating route and the Winterlude festival fills the city. Temperatures regularly fall well below freezing, and heavy snowfalls can slow traffic before iftar.
Cold weather keeps thirst moderate during the day, yet indoor heating dries the air considerably. Drinking regularly from iftar until suhoor, and choosing soups, fruit and yoghurt, helps the body cope with the dry atmosphere of offices and apartments.
Iftar tables and community life
Ottawa families trace their origins to Somalia, Lebanon, Pakistan, Morocco and many other countries, so the evening meal varies from home to home. Lentil soup, sambusa, rice dishes and dates often appear side by side when community centres host shared iftars.
Practical advice for Ottawa residents
- Keep a snow brush and water bottle in the car for winter evenings
- Check your mosque timetable against the table above
- Plan an earlier suhoor each week as dawn advances
- Tell your employer or school about Eid well in advance
Public servants and students at the University of Ottawa or Carleton follow ordinary hours. Since sunset stays before 18:00 throughout the month, many people break their fast at the office or on the bus, so a few dates in the bag prove useful.
Is the 27th night on a weekend?
Yes. Laylat al-Qadr, traditionally sought on the 27th night, is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027. Mosques in Ottawa usually prepare longer night prayers, and the weekend makes it easier for families to attend together.
When will Eid al-Fitr be celebrated in Ottawa?
The festival is anticipated on Tuesday 9 March 2027, moving to Wednesday 10 March should Ramadan last thirty days. Since Eid is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, workers and parents usually arrange a day of leave before the end of the month.