Sudan: Ramadan timetable 2027, Imsak and Iftar times

Khartoum on the first day of fasting

Khartoum stands where the Blue and White Nile meet, at roughly 15.5 degrees north. On 8 February, fajr is at 05:04, sunrise at 06:18, iftar at 17:51 and isha at 19:00, as shown in the table above.

Imsak, at 04:54, is a reminder placed ten minutes before fajr so that the suhur meal ends in good time. The real start of the fast remains fajr, the moment when the first light spreads along the horizon.

A tropical latitude, a steady fast

Closer to the equator than Cairo or Riyadh, Khartoum sees little change in day length. The fast moves from 12 h 56 min on day 1 to 13 h 06 min on day 15 and 13 h 17 min on day 29.

Sunset shifts from 17:51 to 17:59 over the month, only eight minutes, while fajr moves from 05:04 to 04:52. This stability makes it easy to keep the same daily routine throughout Ramadan, from suhur to tarawih.

Heat already building in late winter

February and March are dry in Khartoum, and daytime temperatures already climb into the thirties Celsius as the hot season approaches. Long afternoons without water require care, especially for people working outdoors or travelling by road between towns.

Method and announcement of the month

The times above follow the Muslim World League convention of 18 degrees at dawn and 17 degrees at nightfall. Sudanese mosques and official calendars may differ by a few minutes, so the local imam's timetable is the best guide for suhur.

The religious authorities of the country confirm the start after looking for the crescent on Sunday 7 February 2027. If it is seen, tarawih begins that night and fasting on Monday 8 February; if not, everything moves one day later.

Hilu-mur, asida and iftar in the street

A well-known Sudanese custom is the communal iftar: men spread mats outside their homes or along the road and invite neighbours and passing travellers to share the meal. Drivers on highways may be stopped and offered food at sunset.

The signature drink is hilu-mur, also called abreh, made from fermented sorghum flakes spiced and soaked in water, alongside karkade hibiscus juice and tamarind. Asida, a thick sorghum or millet porridge served with stew, and ful are common dishes.

Key dates for Ramadan 1448

Laylat al-Qadr, sought on the odd nights of the last ten, is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr, often celebrated over several days, is forecast for Tuesday 9 March 2027, or Wednesday 10 March after a thirty-day month.

Practical points for the month

For families in Khartoum and elsewhere, the heat and dry air are the main challenges of this Ramadan. Some simple measures make fasting days easier for adults, students and anyone travelling between cities or working outside during the day:

• Drink plenty of water and hilu-mur after iftar
• Rest during the hottest hours when possible
• Eat ful or porridge at suhur for lasting energy
• Carry water for iftar if travelling at sunset
• Confirm local times outside Khartoum

What time is iftar in Khartoum in 2027?

On the first day, Monday 8 February, iftar in Khartoum is at 17:51. It moves to 17:55 on day 15 and 17:59 on day 29, so the meal time stays almost fixed from the beginning to the end of Ramadan.

How long is the fast in Sudan?

In Khartoum the fast lasts 12 h 56 min on day 1 and 13 h 17 min on day 29. Cities further south have slightly longer winter days, while those in the north, towards Egypt, have slightly shorter ones.

Why do Sudanese calendars differ by a few minutes?

Different publishers use different twilight angles and safety margins for fajr and isha. The values shown here rely on 18 and 17 degrees; a mosque using another convention can display fajr or isha a few minutes apart without any error.