Ramadan timetable 2027 in San Jose: calculated times
In San Jose, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of a daily schedule of imsak and iftar, that is, the time the fast begins before dawn and the time it ends at sunset. Between 8 February and 8 March, iftar moves from 17:40 to 18:08.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:26 | 05:36 | 07:04 | 17:40 | 19:03 | 12 h 14 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:11 | 05:21 | 06:48 | 17:54 | 19:16 | 12 h 43 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:52 | 05:02 | 06:29 | 18:08 | 19:30 | 13 h 16 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
San Jose in Ramadan 2027: imsak, iftar and isha
In San Jose the month opens on Monday 8 February 2027 with imsak at 05:26 and iftar at 17:40, a fast of 12 hours 14 minutes. It closes on Monday 8 March with imsak at 04:52, iftar at 18:08 and a fast of 13 hours 16 minutes. The total gain is 62 minutes, made of 34 minutes earlier at dawn and 28 minutes later at sunset.
Fajr and sunrise as the weeks pass
Fajr moves from 05:36 on day 1 to 05:21 on day 15 and 05:02 on day 29. Sunrise follows from 07:04 to 06:48 and then 06:29. Because the valley is sheltered by hills on both sides, the sun may clear the ridge a little after the listed time, which matters little for the fast but is useful for the morning prayer.
Evening: iftar, isha and tarawih
Isha is at 19:03 on day 1, 19:16 on day 15 and 19:30 on day 29. The interval after iftar is 83 minutes at the start and 82 at the end. On Monday 22 February, iftar is at 17:54 and imsak at 05:11, so the fast lasts 12 hours 43 minutes.
The calculation uses the Muslim World League method, which places fajr at 18 degrees under the horizon and isha at 17 degrees, with imsak 10 minutes ahead of fajr. South Bay mosques can adopt other conventions, so the calendar of the mosque you attend should guide your day.
San Jose compared with New York
New York is in another time zone, so the comparison looks only at lengths. On day 1 New York fasts for 12 hours 6 minutes, which is 8 minutes less than San Jose. On day 29 New York's 13 hours 17 minutes is 1 minute more than San Jose's.
Anyone who commutes between San Jose and San Francisco should note that the lengths of day are almost equal in both cities, but that mosque calendars can differ by a few minutes. Use the published times of the place where you actually pray, rather than a phone application set to a different city.
Silicon Valley during the fasting month
San Jose follows Pacific Time, and standard time stays until 14 March 2027. For many in the technology sector, meetings and deadlines do not shift with the sunset, so it helps to tell your team about the new rhythm.
A valley between two ranges
The city sits at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, in the Santa Clara Valley, with the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. The Guadalupe River flows through downtown. In February and March the climate is mild, rain is still possible, and the hills are at their greenest.
Offices, campuses and iftars in the South Bay
The Muslim community of the South Bay includes engineers, students and families who come from many countries. Many workplaces offer flexible hours, and some companies set aside a quiet room for prayer; it is worth asking your manager rather than assuming.
Weekend iftars at community centres draw people from neighbouring cities such as Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Fremont and Milpitas, and carpooling is common. The valley roads fill at dusk, so leaving on time is more important than anything else.
Dates to plan around
San Jose's expected timeline has the first tarawih on the Sunday evening, 7 February, and the first fast on Monday 8 February 2027, with the crescent still to be sighted. The 27th night would begin as Friday 5 March ends. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March after 29 days or Wednesday 10 March after 30.
In the valley, the evenings are cool and often clear in late winter, which makes a walk after the meal pleasant. Residents of apartment complexes can ask their neighbours about a shared hall for tarawih if the nearest mosque is crowded, but should check the building's rules and give notice first.
- Tell your team early about shorter lunch habits and afternoon energy
- Pack a light jacket, since evenings are cool once the sun is down
- Share a car with colleagues for iftar events in Fremont or Santa Clara
- Mark the 27th night in your calendar, as late events may follow the commute
Which Ramadan calendar is used around San Jose?
The South Bay has mosques of both kinds: some publish a calculated calendar in advance, others wait for a sighting. For planning, 8 February is an expectation rather than a promise, and the announcement of your own mosque is the one that counts.
How long is the fast mid-month in San Jose?
On Monday 22 February, day 15, the fast lasts from 05:11 until 17:54, a total of 12 hours 43 minutes. This is 29 minutes longer than the opening day and 33 minutes shorter than the last.
Is Eid a day off in San Jose?
Eid al-Fitr is not a federal holiday. Even in a tech-oriented area, leave has to be requested, so give your manager notice for Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March and keep your calendar flexible until the date is confirmed.
Employees in Silicon Valley who work with colleagues across time zones can mention that the day ends early for the fasting person, at 17:40 on day 1. A short note in team calendars about the sunset break and a request for a few unscheduled minutes can prevent a meeting from running through iftar.