Ramadan timetable 2027 in Philadelphia: calculated times
In Philadelphia, 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 05:20 and iftar at 17:28.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:20 | 05:30 | 07:02 | 17:28 | 18:55 | 12 h 08 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:04 | 05:14 | 06:44 | 17:45 | 19:10 | 12 h 41 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:44 | 04:54 | 06:24 | 18:00 | 19:25 | 13 h 16 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Philadelphia and Ramadan 2027: the times from imsak to isha
Philadelphia sits close to New York on the map, and its numbers almost mirror it. Day 1, Monday 8 February 2027, has imsak at 05:20 and iftar at 17:28 for a fast of 12 hours 8 minutes. Day 29, Monday 8 March, has imsak at 04:44, iftar at 18:00 and a fast of 13 hours 16 minutes. The fast gains 68 minutes, 36 at dawn and 32 at sunset.
Comparing with New York
Both cities share Eastern Time, but the comparison still uses durations only. New York fasts 12 hours 6 minutes on day 1, so Philadelphia is 2 minutes longer; on day 29 New York is at 13 hours 17 minutes and Philadelphia 1 minute shorter. Throughout the month, the two cities are within a couple of minutes of each other.
Day 15 and the evening window
On Monday 22 February imsak is at 05:04 and iftar at 17:45, so the fast lasts 12 hours 41 minutes. Fajr that day is at 05:14, sunrise at 06:44 and isha at 19:10. Over the month the iftar-to-isha gap goes from 87 minutes on day 1 to 85 on day 29, a roomy window for a meal and a short rest.
Fajr is at 05:30 on the first morning, with sunrise at 07:02 and isha at 18:55; by day 29 they have become 04:54, 06:24 and 19:25. The calculation applies the Muslim World League angles of 18 degrees and 17 degrees, with imsak taken as fajr less 10 minutes. Mosques in the Delaware Valley may differ slightly, and their own calendar should guide the daily routine.
For commuters on the Northeast Corridor, the closeness to New York means that day lengths are almost identical in both cities, which is handy for families who split the month between relatives. Clock times differ by only a few minutes in practice, but each city should still use its own mosque's published times for the sunset prayer.
Along the Delaware and the Schuylkill in winter
Philadelphia lies on the Eastern Time zone, and standard time continues until 14 March 2027, a few days after the expected Eid. The city is a short train ride from New York and Washington, which means many people commute and break the fast on the move.
River city, row houses and winter weather
The city lies between the Delaware River and the Schuylkill River, on the edge of the Atlantic coastal plain. February is cold and can bring snow, slush or freezing rain; March starts to ease, though a raw damp wind is possible. Its brick row houses and narrow streets make parking difficult after dark, so walking to a local mosque or a neighbour's house is often easiest.
Universities, hospitals and neighbourhood iftars
The university district in West Philadelphia and the large hospitals of Center City bring in students and healthcare workers who may break the fast during a shift or between classes. Neighbourhood communities, from West Philadelphia to the northeast, organise shared iftars, and a pot of lentil soup is a practical choice in the cold.
The regional rail and subway network helps with evening visits, though service is thinner late at night, so check the last train after tarawih and the night prayers of the last ten days.
The key dates
In the expected calendar, Philadelphia sees its first tarawih on Sunday 7 February and its first fast on Monday 8 February 2027, as long as the crescent is sighted. Friday 5 March, once the sun has set, is when the 27th night would open. Eid al-Fitr is projected for Tuesday 9 March after 29 days, or for Wednesday 10 March after 30.
Historic Philadelphia has plenty of cold stone and brick, and old houses can be draughty; a warm bowl of soup and hot tea at iftar is especially welcome. If you host, remember that on-street parking is limited, so invite guests to arrive by public transport or on foot when the weather allows.
- Check for ice on steps and pavements before heading out for suhoor or tarawih
- Look up the last train home before the late prayers
- Take a thermos of tea if you have evening classes in West Philadelphia
- Share a lift on the 27th night, when streets near busy mosques fill with parked cars
Which date should Philadelphia worshippers follow?
Mosques in and around Philadelphia vary: some use a calculated calendar, others wait for a local or overseas sighting. Because the answer differs by community, the expected start on 8 February is provisional until you hear it announced where you pray.
What is the length of a fast in mid-February in Philadelphia?
On Monday 22 February, imsak at 05:04 and iftar at 17:45 set the fast at 12 hours 41 minutes, 33 minutes more than on the first day. At that point the days are noticeably longer and the cold begins to lift.
Can Philadelphians count on Eid as a day off?
Eid is not a federal holiday, so schools and employers generally operate as usual. Ask for Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March in advance, and keep in mind that the sighting could shift the date by one day.
Philadelphia students and hospital workers sometimes break the fast at the end of a long shift. If your hours run past 17:45 around mid-month, keep dates and water in your bag, and agree with a colleague to cover for a few minutes when the sun sets, rather than leaving the break to chance.