Ramadan timetable 2027 in Tajikistan: calculated times
In Tajikistan, 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 17:54 to 18:24.
Tajikistan is expected to start Ramadan 1448 on Monday 8 February 2027. In Dushanbe imsak falls at 05:44 on that day and iftar at 17:54, giving an opening fast of 12 hours 10 minutes that lengthens through the month.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:44 | 05:54 | 07:24 | 17:54 | 19:19 | 12 h 10 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:29 | 05:39 | 07:07 | 18:10 | 19:33 | 12 h 41 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:10 | 05:20 | 06:48 | 18:24 | 19:47 | 13 h 15 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Dushanbe between mountains and spring
Set in the Hisor valley beneath high mountains, Dushanbe experiences a cool and often rainy late winter. Ramadan 2027 spans February and early March, ending a few weeks before Navruz, the spring new year celebrated around 21 March.
The month in numbers
The timetable above gives a fast of 12 h 10 on day one, 12 h 41 on day 15 and 13 h 15 on day 29 in Dushanbe. Iftar moves from 17:54 to 18:10 and then 18:24, half an hour later.
Imsak advances from 05:44 to 05:29 and then to 05:10. At almost 39 degrees north, the day gains more than two minutes of light each day, which adds over an hour to the fast by the end.
The calculation behind the timetable
These figures use the Muslim World League convention, placing the sun 18° below the horizon at dawn and 17° at nightfall, with imsak ten minutes before fajr. Local mosque calendars may adopt different margins and show slightly different times.
Who announces Ramadan in Tajikistan
The Council of Ulema of the Islamic Centre of Tajikistan sets the official dates and publishes the calendar. It also usually announces the recommended amount of the fitr charity. For 1448, fasting is expected from Monday 8 February 2027, possibly a day later.
The Tajik iftar table
The fast is usually broken with dates or dried fruit, water and green tea, followed by soup such as shurbo. Osh, the Tajik plov of rice, carrots and meat, sambusa baked in a tandoor oven and round non bread are fixtures of family evenings.
Hospitality is central, and inviting neighbours or relatives to share iftar is a cherished habit. Tea served from small bowls, dried apricots and nuts from the mountain regions accompany conversations late into the evening, especially at weekends.
In the weeks of Ramadan, markets such as the Mehrgon bazaar in Dushanbe sell dried fruit, nuts and spices for iftar. Bakeries prepare large quantities of non in the afternoon, and queues form shortly before sunset as families collect warm bread.
Tarawih and Laylat al-Qadr
The first tarawih is expected on the evening of Sunday 7 February. Following the Hanafi school, most Tajik Muslims pray twenty rak'as, often completing the Qur'an. The 27th night, Laylat al-Qadr, is expected on Friday 5 March 2027, with prayers lasting late.
Idi Ramazon 2027
Eid al-Fitr, called Idi Ramazon in Tajikistan, is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or Wednesday 10 March if the month has thirty days. It is an official holiday, celebrated with prayer, family visits and festive meals of osh.
Tips for fasting in Dushanbe
Cold mornings and rain make a warm suhoor, with porridge, eggs or soup, a good choice. As the fast lengthens by over an hour, gradually shifting bedtime earlier helps keep enough rest before the early rise for imsak.
- Move your alarm earlier as imsak advances to 05:10.
- Keep tea and water at hand after iftar.
- Follow the official calendar of the Council of Ulema.
- Prepare the fitr charity before Idi Ramazon.
What time is iftar in Dushanbe on day one?
On Monday 8 February 2027, the expected first day of fasting, iftar in Dushanbe is calculated at 17:54 and imsak at 05:44, a fast of 12 hours 10 minutes. On the expected 29th day, Monday 8 March, iftar arrives at 18:24.
How much does the fast lengthen in Tajikistan?
In Dushanbe the fast grows from 12 hours 10 minutes on day one to 13 hours 15 minutes on day 29, an increase of 65 minutes. Earlier dawns and later sunsets contribute almost equally to this lengthening.
Is Idi Ramazon a public holiday in Tajikistan?
Yes. Idi Ramazon is one of the official holidays in Tajikistan, alongside Idi Qurbon. Offices and schools close for the day, and families gather for a festive meal after the morning prayer and visits to elders and relatives.