Ramadan timetable 2027 in Thailand: calculated times
In Thailand, 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 18:21 to 18:27.
Ramadan 2027 in Thailand is likely to start on Monday 8 February. In Bangkok, the first fast lasts exactly 13 hours, from imsak at 05:21 to iftar at 18:21, lengthening by just eighteen minutes over the month.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:21 | 05:31 | 06:44 | 18:21 | 19:29 | 13 h 00 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:17 | 05:27 | 06:38 | 18:25 | 19:32 | 13 h 08 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:10 | 05:20 | 06:30 | 18:27 | 19:34 | 13 h 18 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Tropical Days in the Thai Capital
Bangkok lies near 14 degrees north, so its days change only moderately from February to March. According to the timetable above, the fast lasts 13 hours on day one, 13 hours 8 minutes at mid-month and 13 hours 18 minutes on the 29th.
Iftar moves gently from 18:21 to 18:27, and imsak from 05:21 to 05:10. This steady pattern gives families in Bangkok a predictable rhythm, with the fast broken shortly after 18:20 every single evening of the holy month.
The Chularajmontri and the Moon Sighting
In Thailand, the Chularajmontri, the country's highest Islamic authority, declares the beginning of the month once the crescent has been seen. For 2027 the first day is forecast for Monday 8 February, with tarawih on the evening of Sunday 7 February.
The 27th night should come on the evening of Friday 5 March. Hari Raya, as Eid al-Fitr is called in the southern provinces, should then be celebrated on Tuesday 9 March 2027, unless Ramadan reaches thirty days, which would move it to Wednesday 10 March.
Bangkok and the Deep South
Thailand's Muslim population is concentrated in the southern provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, while Bangkok also has long-established communities. Southern towns lie much further south and slightly east, so their prayer times differ from the capital's figures shown here.
How These Times Are Calculated
The figures follow the Muslim World League convention, with fajr at 18° below the horizon and isha at 17°, placing fajr at 05:31 and isha at 19:29 on day one. Mosque calendars in Bangkok may vary by a few minutes from these values.
Sunrise in Bangkok is listed at 06:44 on the first morning and 06:30 on the last. Those who pray fajr at home should allow for the gap between imsak and sunrise, roughly an hour and twenty minutes throughout the month.
Iftar Dishes From Thai Muslim Kitchens
Thai Muslim cooking offers a rich iftar: khao mok gai, the fragrant chicken rice related to biryani, massaman curry, satay and roti with sweet condensed milk. Dates and iced drinks such as lime juice or rose syrup start the meal.
Around Bangkok's mosques and in older Muslim neighbourhoods, evening food stalls appear shortly before sunset during Ramadan, attracting both Muslim families breaking their fast and visitors curious to discover halal specialities with southern Thai and Malay influences.
In the southern provinces, Malay traditions shape Ramadan life, from bubur porridge distributed at mosques to the lively markets that open in the late afternoon. Kuih, small sweet cakes made with rice flour and coconut, are especially popular.
Fasting in the Hot Season
February and March are dry and increasingly hot in Bangkok, with temperatures climbing towards the peak of April. Drinking plenty of water after iftar, avoiding heavy fried food at suhoor and resting at midday all help.
- Drink water and coconut water between iftar and imsak
- Choose rice porridge or fruit at suhoor
- Use air-conditioned transport in the afternoon heat
- Confirm times with your local mosque
Do Thai Muslims get a holiday for Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr is not a nationwide public holiday in Thailand, but it is widely observed in the southern provinces, where local holidays are usually granted. Families attend prayers, visit graves of relatives and share festive meals.
What time is iftar in Bangkok on the last day?
The closing fast, on Monday 8 March 2027, ends with iftar in Bangkok at 18:27, after an imsak listed at 05:10 that morning. The final fast lasts 13 hours 18 minutes, eighteen minutes longer than the opening fast of the month.
Does Thailand change its clocks?
No. Thailand stays on Indochina Time, seven hours ahead of Greenwich, all year long. There is no daylight saving change during Ramadan, so every difference in the timetable reflects the natural movement of sunrise and sunset.