Ramadan timetable 2027 in Palestine: calculated times
In Palestine, 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 04:43 and 17:31.
Ramadan 2027 in Palestine should begin on Monday 8 February. In East Jerusalem, the first fast lasts 12 hours 24 minutes, from imsak at 04:55 to iftar at 17:19, while Gaza breaks its fast four minutes later.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 04:55 | 05:05 | 06:28 | 17:19 | 18:37 | 12 h 24 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:43 | 04:53 | 06:14 | 17:31 | 18:48 | 12 h 48 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:28 | 04:38 | 05:59 | 17:42 | 18:58 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
A Short Winter Fast
Ramadan 2027 falls in the Palestinian winter, when days are short and evenings cool. The first fast in East Jerusalem is 12 hours 24 minutes, rising to 12 hours 48 minutes at mid-month and 13 hours 14 minutes on the 29th day.
This fifty-minute increase reflects Jerusalem's latitude near 32 degrees north, where days lengthen quickly as the spring equinox nears. Iftar moves from 17:19 to 17:42, while imsak advances from 04:55 to 04:28 over the four weeks.
The Grand Mufti and the Crescent
The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and the Palestinian Territories announces the start of Ramadan following the moon sighting. For 2027 the first fasting day is forecast as Monday 8 February, with tarawih from the evening of Sunday 7 February.
The 27th night is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March 2027. If the month runs to thirty days, the festival would instead be celebrated on Wednesday 10 March.
Jerusalem and Gaza Compared
Gaza lies west and slightly south of Jerusalem, so its sunset arrives a few minutes later. On the first day, Gaza's iftar is expected at 17:23 against 17:19 in East Jerusalem, and its fast lasts 12 hours 25 minutes.
Towns of the West Bank such as Nablus, Ramallah or Hebron lie close to Jerusalem in longitude, so their times differ only slightly from the capital. Local mosque announcements remain the best guide for the exact minute.
Understanding the Timetable
Figures here follow the Muslim World League method, 18° for fajr and 17° for isha, with fajr at 05:05 and isha at 18:37 on day one in East Jerusalem. Local mosque calendars can differ by several minutes.
Al-Aqsa and the Nights of Ramadan
Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem is the spiritual heart of Ramadan for Palestinians, and its tarawih and Friday prayers are among the most significant gatherings of the year, particularly during the last ten nights.
In the alleys of the Old City, lanterns and decorations brighten the evenings, and the musaharati, who walks through neighbourhoods before dawn to wake people for suhoor, keeps an old tradition alive in many Palestinian towns.
Palestinian Dishes at Iftar
Iftar often begins with dates, water and a bowl of lentil soup, followed by dishes such as maqluba, the upside-down rice and vegetable pot, or musakhan with sumac onions. Qatayef pancakes filled with nuts or cheese are a Ramadan speciality.
Practical Tips for the Month
February evenings can be cold and rainy in Jerusalem and the West Bank hills, while Gaza on the coast is milder. Plan warm clothing for late prayers, and keep suhoor nutritious to stay alert through the day.
- Leave early for Friday prayers, as crowds build quickly
- Keep a warm layer for tarawih on cold nights
- Prefer soup and bread with olive oil at suhoor
- Confirm times with the nearest mosque
What time is iftar in Gaza on the first day?
Gaza's first iftar of Ramadan 2027 is expected at 17:23 on Monday 8 February, four minutes after East Jerusalem. The fast that day lasts 12 hours 25 minutes, one minute longer than in Jerusalem according to the calculation used here.
How long is the last fast in East Jerusalem?
On Monday 8 March 2027, the 29th day, imsak in East Jerusalem is listed at 04:28 and iftar at 17:42. The fast then lasts 13 hours 14 minutes, fifty minutes more than on the first day.
The final days often bring the busiest evenings of the month, as families shop for Eid clothes and sweets. Markets in the Old City, Ramallah and other towns stay open late, and preparations for the festival fill homes.
How is Eid al-Fitr celebrated in Palestine?
Eid begins with the morning prayer, followed by visits to parents, relatives and cemeteries. Ka'ak and maamoul, biscuits filled with dates or nuts and prepared in the last days of Ramadan, are offered to every guest who comes to the house.