Turkmenistan: Ramadan timetable 2027, Imsak and Iftar times

Late Winter Fasting in Central Asia

Ashgabat lies near 38 degrees north, at the foot of the Kopetdag mountains, and February there is still cold. Short days make the opening fasts relatively easy, while chilly mornings encourage a warm, nourishing suhoor before dawn.

As spring approaches, daylight grows quickly. The timetable above shows the fast extending to 12 hours 42 minutes by mid-month and 13 hours 15 minutes on the 29th day, a gain of sixty-four minutes over four weeks.

Late Clock Times Explained

Imsak at 06:26 and sunrise at 08:05 may seem late, but they reflect Turkmenistan's single time zone, five hours ahead of Greenwich. Iftar, by contrast, shifts from 18:37 to 19:06 as evenings lengthen through February and March.

Because the whole country shares one clock, sunset in Turkmenabat or Dashoguz in the east and north comes earlier on the clock than in Ashgabat, while the far west sees later evenings. Families outside the capital should use local timetables.

Expected Calendar for 1448 AH

The first day of fasting is forecast for Monday 8 February 2027, with the first tarawih on the evening of Sunday 7 February. The religious authorities of Turkmenistan announce the start, and a one-day difference from this forecast is possible.

The 27th night of the month, widely associated with Laylat al-Qadr, should fall on the evening of Friday 5 March. Oraza Bayram, as Eid al-Fitr is called locally, is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or Wednesday 10 March.

Imsak, Fajr and the Method Used

Calculated with the Muslim World League angles of 18° and 17°, imsak is placed ten minutes before fajr, which is listed at 06:36 on day one. Local mosque announcements may vary slightly, and they remain the reference for worshippers.

Turkmen Iftar Tables

Breaking the fast in Turkmenistan typically involves green tea, dates or dried fruit and freshly baked çörek bread. Plov, the rice dish cooked with meat and carrots, and hearty soups often form the main meal after the maghrib prayer.

Hospitality is central to Turkmen culture, and inviting neighbours or relatives to share iftar is a familiar gesture. Sweets, nuts and melons dried from the previous summer frequently complete the table late into the evening.

In the evenings, mosques welcome worshippers for tarawih, and families often gather around the sachak, the cloth spread on the floor for shared meals. Gestures of charity towards poorer neighbours are especially valued throughout the month of fasting.

Coping With Cold Mornings

Waking for suhoor in a cold February house can be the hardest part of the month. Preparing food the evening before, keeping warm drinks ready and sleeping earlier help make the pre-dawn meal a calm routine rather than a struggle.

• Prepare soup or porridge the night before
• Keep a thermos of tea for suhoor
• Dress warmly for fajr prayer
• Rest briefly in the afternoon when possible

How long is the first fast in Ashgabat?

The opening fast in Ashgabat lasts 12 hours 11 minutes, running from imsak at 06:26 to iftar at 18:37 on Monday 8 February 2027. It is shorter than first-day fasts in tropical countries, where days stay close to thirteen hours.

What time is iftar on the last day?

On Monday 8 March 2027, the 29th day, iftar in Ashgabat is expected at 19:06, almost half an hour later than at the beginning of Ramadan. Imsak that morning falls at 05:52, giving a fast of 13 hours 15 minutes.

When is Oraza Bayram celebrated?

Oraza Bayram should be celebrated on Tuesday 9 March 2027 if Ramadan lasts twenty-nine days, otherwise on Wednesday 10 March. Families mark the day with morning prayers, visits to elders and generous tables of traditional Turkmen dishes.

Children often go from house to house offering festive greetings and receive sweets in return, while adults remember deceased relatives in their prayers. The day closes a month that, in 2027, will have felt short and cold rather than long and hot.