Ramadan timetable 2027 in Sierra Leone: calculated times
In Sierra Leone, 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 05:49 and 19:04.
Ramadan 2027 in Sierra Leone is due to begin on Monday 8 February. Freetown's opening fast lasts 13 hours 10 minutes, starting at imsak 05:51 and ending with iftar at 19:01, a notably late sunset on the clock.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:51 | 06:01 | 07:13 | 19:01 | 20:09 | 13 h 10 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:49 | 05:59 | 07:09 | 19:04 | 20:10 | 13 h 15 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:44 | 05:54 | 07:03 | 19:04 | 20:10 | 13 h 20 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Why Iftar Comes Late in Freetown
Sierra Leone keeps Greenwich Mean Time although Freetown lies more than thirteen degrees west of the Greenwich meridian. As a result, the sun sets close to 19:00 in February, noticeably later on the clock than in Accra, which shares the same time.
The same offset explains why dawn arrives late: imsak at 05:51 and fajr at 06:01 on day one, with sunrise at 07:13. Households planning suhoor can therefore wake a little later than in many neighbouring countries of the region.
Expected Dates of Ramadan 1448
Astronomical calculations point to Monday 8 February 2027 as the first day of fasting, with tarawih on the night of Sunday 7 February. The religious authorities of Sierra Leone confirm the beginning after the crescent sighting, possibly one day later.
Laylat al-Qadr, sought especially on the 27th night, should correspond to the evening of Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr is anticipated on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or on Wednesday 10 March if Ramadan completes a full thirty days.
A Steady Month Close to the Equator
Mid-month brings little change: on 22 February imsak moves only two minutes earlier, to 05:49, while iftar slips to 19:04. By the final day, imsak at 05:44 and iftar at 19:04 still frame a fast of moderate length.
At about eight degrees north, Freetown sees only modest changes in day length. Fasting grows from 13 hours 10 minutes to 13 hours 15 minutes at mid-month and 13 hours 20 minutes on the 29th day, a ten-minute increase overall.
Reading the Timetable Correctly
The table above uses the Muslim World League method, 18° for fajr and 17° for isha, and lists isha at 20:09 on day one. Local mosques may announce times a few minutes apart, so following the neighbourhood imam is wise.
Community Life and Iftar Dishes
Ramadan in Sierra Leone is known for its spirit of sharing, with families sending plates of food to neighbours at sunset. Dates, sweet drinks and light porridges usually open the meal, before rice and stews take over after the maghrib prayer.
Cassava leaf stew and groundnut soup served with rice are everyday favourites that also appear on iftar tables in Freetown. Ginger beer, prepared at home with fresh ginger, is a popular refreshment once the fast has been broken.
Tarawih prayers fill mosques across Freetown each night, and many communities aim to complete a full recitation of the Quran during the month. The last ten nights draw particularly large congregations, as worshippers seek the blessings of Laylat al-Qadr.
Staying Well in the Dry Season
February and March are among the hottest and driest months in Freetown, with the harmattan sometimes bringing haze from the north. Fasting in such conditions calls for careful hydration, rest in the hottest hours and a balanced suhoor before dawn.
- Spread water intake over the whole evening
- Choose rice, beans and fruit at suhoor for lasting energy
- Limit physical work in the early afternoon
- Confirm prayer times with your local mosque
Eid al-Fitr, a National Celebration
Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday in Sierra Leone, a country also known for the friendly coexistence of Muslims and Christians. Neighbours of different faiths frequently join in greetings and shared meals once the communal prayer has been held.
When is iftar in Freetown on 22 February?
On the fifteenth day, Monday 22 February 2027, iftar in Freetown is expected at 19:04, after an imsak listed at 05:49 that morning. The fast lasts 13 hours 15 minutes, and isha follows at 20:10 that evening.
Does daylight saving time affect the schedule?
No. Sierra Leone does not change its clocks, so all times stay on Greenwich Mean Time throughout Ramadan. The only shifts come from the sun itself, which moves iftar in Freetown by just three minutes over the entire month.