Ramadan timetable 2027 in Semarang: calculated times
In Semarang, 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 04:19 and iftar at 18:03.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in Semarang on Monday 8 February. On the north coast of Central Java, imsak falls at 04:19 that day and buka puasa at 18:03, for a fast lasting 13 h 44 min.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 04:19 | 04:29 | 05:41 | 18:03 | 19:11 | 13 h 44 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:23 | 04:33 | 05:43 | 18:00 | 19:07 | 13 h 38 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:24 | 04:34 | 05:43 | 17:55 | 19:00 | 13 h 31 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Dugderan: welcoming the month
Semarang greets Ramadan with Dugderan, a festival held in the days before the month begins, with a parade, a market and the mythical creature Warak Ngendog. The name echoes the sounds of the bedug drum and the cannon once used to announce the month.
Times on the first morning and evening
On Monday 8 February, the table above lists imsak at 04:19, subuh at 04:29, sunrise at 05:41, maghrib at 18:03 and isha at 19:11. A sahur around 03:45 leaves enough time to eat calmly before imsak.
Imsak is a precautionary marker, ten minutes before the dawn prayer, widely announced by mosque loudspeakers across Central Java. The fast formally begins with subuh, so eating must stop at 04:29 at the latest on the first day.
Earlier sunsets as the month goes on
On Monday 22 February, buka puasa is at 18:00 and the fast lasts 13 h 38 min. On Monday 8 March, the 29th day, maghrib arrives at 17:55 and the fast is down to 13 h 31 min.
Semarang lies about seven degrees south of the equator, in the southern hemisphere, where days gradually shorten during the late summer months. The thirteen-minute reduction over the month is small but noticeable in the final week.
Between Jakarta and Surabaya
Located midway along Java’s north coast, Semarang breaks its fast at 18:03 on the first day, fourteen minutes before Jakarta and nine minutes after Surabaya. Yogyakarta, to the south, starts iftar two minutes later at 18:05.
Calculation method used
This schedule uses the Muslim World League method, with fajr at 18 degrees and isha at 17 degrees. Official Indonesian imsakiyah tables, followed in Semarang mosques, use about 20 degrees for subuh, so their dawn times are slightly earlier.
Ramadan 1448: dates for Semarang
After the sidang isbat of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the first day is expected on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first tarawih on the evening of Sunday 7 February. If the crescent is not confirmed, fasting starts a day later.
The 27th night is forecast for Friday evening 5 March, with intense prayer in mosques. Idul Fitri is then expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or on Wednesday 10 March if the Ministry announces a month of thirty days.
Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah and Kauman
The Great Mosque of Central Java, Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah, with its giant retractable umbrellas inspired by Medina, hosts large tarawih congregations. In the old centre, the historic Kauman Grand Mosque near Johar market remains a traditional gathering place.
Iftar in Semarang often begins with kolak, es buah or sweet tea, followed by local specialities. The city is famous for lumpia, its spring rolls, and stalls near the mosques sell them alongside other takjil during the late afternoon.
Tips for coastal heat and rain
Semarang is hot and humid, and February rains can cause flooding in low-lying coastal districts. Residents, students and visitors should prepare for both the heat and occasional disruption during the month with a few simple habits:
- Drink plenty of water after buka puasa
- Check flood warnings before evening travel
- Arrive early at Masjid Agung for tarawih
- Follow the official imsakiyah of your mosque
When does the fast end in Semarang on the 15th day?
On Monday 22 February 2027, buka puasa in Semarang is at 18:00, three minutes earlier than on the first evening. Imsak that morning is at 04:23, and the fast lasts 13 h 38 min in total.