Ramadan timetable 2027 in Tripoli: calculated times
In Tripoli, 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 06:11 and 18:58.
Tripoli is set to begin Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February, when the fast should run from imsak at 06:24 to iftar at 18:46. The first day lasts 12 h 22, and the Libyan capital's late clock makes both meals fall surprisingly late.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 06:24 | 06:34 | 07:57 | 18:46 | 20:05 | 12 h 22 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 06:11 | 06:21 | 07:44 | 18:58 | 20:16 | 12 h 47 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:55 | 06:05 | 07:27 | 19:10 | 20:27 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
A late timetable on Libyan time
Libya uses UTC+2 throughout the year, yet Tripoli stands at about 13 degrees east, far west of the 30th meridian that defines this time zone. The consequence is a late sunrise, at 07:57 on day 1, and a late sunset at 18:46.
How the fast lengthens until March
At almost 33 degrees north, Tripoli gains daylight steadily. The table above shows a fast of 12 h 22 on day 1, 12 h 47 on day 15 and 13 h 14 on day 29, an increase of fifty-two minutes over the month.
Imsak comes earlier, from 06:24 on Monday 8 February to 05:55 on Monday 8 March, while iftar is delayed from 18:46 to 19:10. By the final week, the evening meal therefore begins after seven o'clock in the Libyan capital.
Imsak, fajr and the calculation method
Imsak is fixed ten minutes before fajr, which is at 06:34 on day 1, leaving time to finish eating and drinking safely. The calculations follow the Muslim World League standard, placing fajr at 18 degrees and isha at 17 degrees below the horizon.
Local mosques and official Libyan calendars may differ by a few minutes from these values, sometimes adding their own precautionary margin. Worshippers in Tripoli usually rely on the timetable displayed or announced by their neighbourhood mosque.
Announcing the start in Libya
The start of the month is announced by the country's religious authorities after a crescent-sighting session on the evening of 29 Sha'ban. Because announcements can occasionally vary between institutions, following the one relayed by mosques in Tripoli itself is the safest choice.
Expected dates of Ramadan 1448
Astronomical forecasts point to a first night of tarawih on Sunday 7 February 2027 and a first fast on Monday 8 February. If the crescent cannot be confirmed that evening, Libyans would begin fasting one day later, on Tuesday.
The 27th night, associated with Laylat al-Qadr, should begin on Friday evening, 5 March. Eid al-Fitr is then expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027, moving to Wednesday 10 March if the month lasts the full thirty days.
Sharba, bazeen and the Libyan table
Libyan iftar traditionally opens with dates and milk or water, followed by sharba libiya, a tomato soup with lamb, small pasta and dried mint. Brik pastries filled with meat, or with tuna and egg, are among the most familiar side dishes.
Bazeen, a dense barley dough served with a spicy lamb and potato sauce, is a much-loved family dish, often shared from one large plate. Sweets such as maqrud, semolina pastries filled with dates, accompany tea later in the evening.
Evenings in the old city
After iftar, families head to the mosques for tarawih and then out into the streets, as cafés and shops stay open late. The medina and the area around Martyrs' Square become busy meeting points during the cooler hours of the night.
Practical advice for February
February in Tripoli is mild, with daytime temperatures generally between fifteen and twenty degrees and occasional winter rain. Shorter working hours are common during Ramadan, and much of the city's commercial activity shifts towards the evening.
- Set suhoor alarms for between 05:30 and 06:00.
- Avoid busy roads in the last half hour before maghrib.
- Keep a light jacket for cool February nights.
- Follow your local mosque for the exact imsak.
When does iftar move past seven o'clock?
According to the computed times, maghrib in Tripoli is at 18:58 on the fifteenth day and reaches 19:10 on the twenty-ninth, Monday 8 March. Iftar therefore passes seven o'clock in the second half of the month, with isha at 20:27 on the last day.
How long is the fast on day 15?
On Monday 22 February, imsak is at 06:11 and iftar at 18:58, for a fast of 12 h 47. Sunrise that day is at 07:44, and isha comes at 20:16, a little over an hour after the fast is broken.
Can non-fasting visitors eat during the day?
Eating, drinking or smoking in public during fasting hours is strongly frowned upon in Libya and can lead to trouble, so non-fasting visitors should keep to private spaces. Most cafés and restaurants in Tripoli only open their doors after maghrib.