Ramadan timetable 2027 in Spain: calculated times
In Spain, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of the imsak time, the limit for the last meal before dawn, and the iftar time, the moment the fast is broken at sunset. The fast lasts 12 h 06 on the first day and 13 h 16 on the twenty-ninth.
Ramadan 2027 should begin in Spain on Monday 8 February. Madrid breaks its first fast at 18:41 after 12 h 06 min, late by European standards because Spain keeps Central European Time despite lying far to the west.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 06:35 | 06:45 | 08:17 | 18:41 | 20:08 | 12 h 06 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 06:18 | 06:28 | 07:59 | 18:58 | 20:24 | 12 h 39 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:58 | 06:08 | 07:38 | 19:14 | 20:39 | 13 h 16 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Late sunsets on Central European Time
Madrid lies west of Greenwich, yet Spain uses the same clock as Berlin and Rome. The result is a late solar day: imsak on the first morning is 06:35 and the fast does not end until 18:41, over an hour after Rome.
As the month advances, iftar moves from 18:41 to 18:58 at mid-month and 19:14 on day 29, while imsak comes forward to 05:58. The fast lengthens by 70 minutes, reaching 13 h 16 min by the end.
Imsak, fajr and the method used
The table follows the Muslim World League angles, with fajr at 18 degrees and isha at 17 degrees below the horizon. Imsak is placed ten minutes before fajr, which in Madrid falls at 06:45 on the opening day.
Spanish mosques and associations do not all use the same convention, and some publish calendars with different angles. A gap of a few minutes against the times above is normal; the calendar of the local mosque should guide daily practice.
Madrid as a reference for the whole country
Only Madrid is listed for Spain on the site. Because the country spans a wide range of longitude, eastern cities on the Mediterranean, like Barcelona or Valencia, see sunset noticeably earlier, while Galicia in the far west breaks the fast later.
Southern Andalusia, closer to the tropics, has slightly longer days in February than the north. Ceuta and Melilla follow mainland time, and the Canary Islands sit one hour behind, so residents there should use local calendars.
Who sets the date in Spain?
There is no state authority for the Islamic calendar in Spain, so the country's religious authorities and Muslim federations announce the start. Many communities expect the first fast on Monday 8 February 2027, with tarawih on Sunday evening, 7 February.
A one-day delay is possible if the crescent is not confirmed. The 27th night, often linked to Laylat al-Qadr, should begin on Friday evening, 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March.
Fasting and the Spanish daily schedule
Spain's late meal culture meets Ramadan halfway. With dinner often served after 21:00 across the country, an iftar near 18:41 comes early for colleagues, but it fits comfortably before the evening rush and family dinners.
Many Muslim families in Spain have Moroccan roots, so harira soup, dates, chebakia and msemen are common at iftar. Halal butchers and grocery shops in many neighbourhoods stay busy and extend their hours as sunset approaches.
Tips for the month in Madrid
- Expect cold, dry mornings on the Meseta at suhoor time
- Finish suhoor before 06:30 in the first week
- Plan iftar around the slowly later sunset, near 19:14 by day 29
- Check the nearest mosque for its own calendar
Madrid in February can be crisp and sunny, with frosty nights on the high central plateau. A warm drink at suhoor and dressing in layers before dawn prayers make the early start more comfortable through the first weeks.
Is iftar earlier in Barcelona than in Madrid?
Yes. Barcelona lies several degrees further east on the same time zone, so its sunset arrives earlier than in Madrid. The exact gap varies, and residents should consult a Barcelona calendar rather than applying the Madrid figures above.
Does Spain change time during Ramadan 2027?
Summer time in Spain begins on 28 March 2027, almost three weeks after the expected Eid. The whole fasting month therefore runs on standard time, with no sudden one-hour jump in imsak or iftar times to plan around.
Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Spain
Eid al-Fitr is not a national public holiday in Spain, so many workers request a day of leave in advance. Prayers are held in mosques and community halls, followed by family visits and trays of Moroccan pastries shared with neighbours.