Ramadan timetable 2027 in Rome: calculated times
In Rome, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of a set of times calculated for each day of fasting: imsak before dawn, fajr, sunrise, iftar at maghrib and isha. On the first day imsak is set at 05:31 and iftar at 17:34, a fast of 12 h 03.
For Ramadan 2027, Rome's first expected fast on Monday 8 February runs from imsak at 05:31 to iftar at 17:34, a total of 12 h 03 min. By the end of the month, the Italian capital fasts more than an hour longer.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:31 | 05:41 | 07:15 | 17:34 | 19:03 | 12 h 03 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:13 | 05:23 | 06:56 | 17:51 | 19:19 | 12 h 38 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:52 | 05:02 | 06:34 | 18:08 | 19:35 | 13 h 16 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Rome's timetable for 8 February
According to the table above, fajr is at 05:41, sunrise at 07:15 and isha at 19:03 on day 1. Imsak is placed ten minutes before fajr, a precaution observed by many communities to make sure the pre-dawn meal ends in time.
Seventy-three minutes gained in four weeks
On 22 February the fast lasts 12 h 38 min, from 05:13 to 17:51. On day 29, Monday 8 March, it stretches from 04:52 to 18:08, reaching 13 h 16 min, seventy-three minutes more than the first fast.
At almost forty-two degrees north, Rome sees its days lengthen quickly in late winter and early spring. Iftar moves thirty-four minutes later while dawn advances by thirty-nine, a far bigger shift than in Middle Eastern capitals further south.
Italy keeps Central European Time, one hour ahead of UTC, throughout Ramadan 2027. Summer time only begins on the last Sunday of March, after Eid, so there is no sudden clock change to account for during the month.
Angles and mosque timetables
This schedule uses the Muslim World League angles, 18 degrees at dawn and 17 for isha. Mosques and prayer halls in Rome may follow other conventions, especially for fajr, so their printed calendars can differ from these figures by several minutes.
Who sets the dates in Italy
Italy has no single Islamic authority deciding the start of Ramadan. Communities follow different references, often in line with announcements from their countries of origin or from Saudi Arabia, so the first fast may differ by a day between mosques in Rome.
On the most common expectation, the first tarawih is prayed on the night of Sunday 7 February and fasting begins on Monday 8 February 2027. The 27th night should fall on Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr on 9 or 10 March.
The Great Mosque of Rome
The Great Mosque of Rome, near the Monte Antenne park in the north of the city, is one of the largest mosques in Europe. During Ramadan it draws worshippers from across the capital for tarawih and, above all, for the Eid prayer.
Rome's Muslim communities are diverse, with families of Moroccan, Egyptian, Bangladeshi, Tunisian and Senegalese origin, among others. Iftar tables therefore range from harira and dates to rice dishes and samosas, often shared in neighbourhood prayer rooms.
Fasting in a Roman February
February in Rome is mild but often rainy, with daytime temperatures around twelve to fifteen degrees and cool nights. Short days mean that iftar comes before most Italians sit down to dinner, which can be convenient for working families.
Practical tips for Rome
Combining Ramadan with Roman work and university schedules requires some organisation, since lunch breaks and late dinners are deeply rooted habits. The following suggestions may help residents, students and visitors who are fasting in the Italian capital:
- Pack dates and water for iftar on the go
- Check your mosque's own timetable
- Allow time for traffic to Monte Antenne
- Plan Eid leave in advance with employers
- Bring an umbrella for evening prayers
What time is iftar in Rome on the first day?
Sunset in Rome on Monday 8 February 2027 is at 17:34, the iftar time shown in the table above. The evening isha prayer follows at 19:03, after which tarawih is held in the Great Mosque and many smaller prayer halls.
Why is the fast longer at the end of Ramadan in Rome?
Because Ramadan 2027 runs from February into March, as the northern hemisphere moves towards spring. Each day gains roughly two and a half minutes of daylight in Rome, so the fast grows from 12 h 03 min to 13 h 16 min.