Ramadan timetable 2027 in San Diego: calculated times
In San Diego, 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 04:52 and 17:40.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:05 | 05:15 | 06:38 | 17:28 | 18:47 | 12 h 23 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:52 | 05:02 | 06:24 | 17:40 | 18:58 | 12 h 48 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:36 | 04:46 | 06:08 | 17:51 | 19:08 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
San Diego Ramadan 2027: the full imsak, iftar and isha picture
Day 1 in San Diego, Monday 8 February 2027, runs from imsak at 05:05 to iftar at 17:28, which is 12 hours 23 minutes. Day 29, Monday 8 March, runs from 04:36 to 17:51, or 13 hours 15 minutes. In between the fast grows by 52 minutes, with dawn arriving 29 minutes earlier and sunset coming 23 minutes later.
Fajr, sunrise and isha across the month
On the first morning fajr is at 05:15 and the sun comes up at 06:38; on day 29 fajr is at 04:46 and sunrise at 06:08. Isha is at 18:47 on day 1 and 19:08 on day 29. The wait between iftar and the night prayer is 79 minutes at the start of the month and 77 at the end.
A look at Monday 22 February
At the halfway point imsak is at 04:52 and iftar at 17:40, so the fast lasts 12 hours 48 minutes. Dawn has moved 13 minutes since day 1, and sunset 12 minutes; the second half of the month will shift them by 16 and 11 minutes. Fajr that day is at 05:02, sunrise at 06:24 and isha at 18:58.
The times rest on the Muslim World League method, using 18 degrees for fajr, 17 degrees for isha, and imsak 10 minutes ahead of fajr. A San Diego mosque may apply a different angle or add a small margin, so use its calendar for the daily fast rather than relying only on the table.
San Diego against New York
On two coasts, clock times mean little, so durations do the comparing. New York's day 1 fast of 12 hours 6 minutes is 17 minutes shorter than San Diego's. On day 29 New York's 13 hours 17 minutes edges San Diego's 13 hours 15 minutes by 2 minutes.
Because San Diego's sunrise comes at 06:38 on day 1 and 06:08 on day 29, the pre-dawn meal always takes place in full darkness. The table makes it easy to plan: finish eating before imsak, pray at fajr ten minutes later, and use the quiet period before sunrise for reading or rest.
Between the Pacific and the Mexican border
San Diego uses Pacific Time, and standard time stays in place until 14 March 2027. Sunset therefore comes early in the evening, with the sun going down over the ocean at 17:28 on day 1.
Bay, beaches and a mild coast
The city wraps around San Diego Bay and faces the Pacific, with Mission Bay, Balboa Park and a long run of beaches. Its Mediterranean climate keeps winters mild: February and March are cool at night, pleasant by day, with a morning marine layer that can leave the sky grey until noon, and a few rainy days.
Navy, campuses and a border region
San Diego is home to a major naval base, a research university in La Jolla and a long border with Tijuana, Mexico, so its Muslim communities are diverse, including service families, students, researchers and long-settled neighbourhood groups. This diversity shows in the variety of dishes on the iftar table.
Many people drive on the freeways from the north county, Chula Vista or El Cajon to reach a mosque or relatives, so the evening trip can be long. Coastal gatherings at dusk are lovely in this season, but bring a jacket, as the ocean breeze cools quickly after sunset.
Dates for the month
The calendar San Diego expects starts with the first tarawih on the Sunday evening, 7 February, and the first fast on Monday 8 February 2027, all subject to the crescent. The 27th night would open at sunset on Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March after 29 days, or on Wednesday 10 March after 30.
Residents often enjoy sunset gatherings at the beach or in a park, and a thermos of tea keeps the evening comfortable. After 14 March, Pacific clocks move one hour ahead, so anyone organising a trip after Eid should remember that sunset will suddenly jump an hour later on the clock.
- Bring a windproof jacket for beach or harbour iftars
- Allow extra driving time from the north county to the central mosques
- Ask a friend on base for visitor access before inviting guests
- Rest in the afternoon, since imsak is at 05:05 on day 1
What should San Diego readers know about the calendar and Eid?
Local mosques do not decide in the same way: some adopt a calculated calendar months ahead, while others rely on sighting the crescent. The dates here are expected ones, so confirm the start with your own congregation before the Sunday evening of 7 February.
How many hours is the fast in the middle of the month in San Diego?
On Monday 22 February the fast runs from 04:52 to 17:40, which is 12 hours 48 minutes. The days still lengthen, so the final week asks for a little more patience than the first.
Does San Diego get Eid off work?
Eid is not a federal holiday, so the day is not a general day off. Ask for Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March with some notice, and decide in advance whether the family will pray in a mosque or in an outdoor space.
For university students and employees in San Diego, a conversation with supervisors in the first week makes the month smoother. Mention the 12 hours 23 minutes of the opening day and the 13 hours 15 minutes of the last, offer a schedule for energy-heavy tasks in the morning, and ask early about leave for Eid.