Ramadan timetable 2027 in Uganda: calculated times
In Uganda, 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 19:07 to 19:04.
Ramadan 2027 in Uganda will most likely begin on Monday 8 February. In Kampala, the first fast lasts 13 hours 27 minutes, from imsak at 05:39 to iftar at 19:07, and changes by only two minutes over the whole month.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:39 | 05:49 | 07:01 | 19:07 | 20:14 | 13 h 27 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:40 | 05:50 | 07:00 | 19:06 | 20:12 | 13 h 26 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:38 | 05:48 | 06:57 | 19:04 | 20:09 | 13 h 25 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Fasting on the Equator
Kampala lies almost exactly on the equator, a short distance from the northern shores of Lake Victoria. Day and night stay nearly equal throughout the year, which explains why fasting here varies so little between February and March.
The timetable above lists 13 hours 27 minutes on day one, 13 hours 26 minutes at mid-month and 13 hours 25 minutes on the 29th. Few places offer such a remarkably constant fasting rhythm during Ramadan.
Who Announces the Start in Uganda
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, led by the Mufti of Uganda, announces the start of Ramadan after the moon is sighted. Forecasts for 2027 point to Monday 8 February, with tarawih beginning on the evening of Sunday 7 February.
The 27th night is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr would fall on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or Wednesday 10 March if the month completes thirty days, subject to the official announcement.
Late Iftar on East Africa Time
Uganda uses East Africa Time, three hours ahead of Greenwich, although Kampala lies well west of Nairobi. As a result, iftar comes at 19:07, about a quarter of an hour later than in the Kenyan capital on the same day.
Dawn is correspondingly late: imsak at 05:39, fajr at 05:49 and sunrise at 07:01 on the first morning. Towns further west, towards the Rwenzori mountains and the Congolese border, see the sun rise and set later still.
Calculation and Local Calendars
The times use the Muslim World League convention of 18° for fajr and 17° for isha, with fajr at 05:49 and isha at 20:14 on day one. Mosques in Kampala may publish timetables differing by a few minutes.
Kampala's Ramadan Atmosphere
The Uganda National Mosque on Kampala Hill, one of the city's best-known landmarks, attracts many worshippers for tarawih. Across the capital, neighbourhood mosques also organise evening prayers and collective iftars for students and workers throughout the month.
Iftar tables in Uganda often start with dates, tea and porridge, followed by pilau, chapati, beans or matooke, the cooked green bananas central to the national diet. Samosas and fresh tropical fruit regularly complete the meal.
Staying Healthy While Fasting
Kampala enjoys a mild climate thanks to its altitude, but February can be dry and sunny. A balanced suhoor with fruit, grains and plenty of water, followed by rest when possible, helps maintain energy until sunset.
- Drink several glasses of water between iftar and imsak
- Include matooke, beans or millet porridge at suhoor
- Plan travel home before the evening rush at 19:00
- Follow the Supreme Council for Eid announcements
Is Eid al-Fitr a public holiday in Uganda?
Yes, Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday in Uganda. After the communal prayer, families visit each other, share festive meals and give to those in need, continuing the generosity that marks the whole month of Ramadan.
In Kampala, the Eid prayer at the Uganda National Mosque and in open grounds across the city draws large crowds dressed in new kanzus and gomesis. Afterwards, food is shared generously with neighbours, including those of other faiths.
What time is iftar in Kampala on the last day?
On Monday 8 March 2027, iftar in Kampala is expected at 19:04, three minutes earlier than on the first evening. Imsak that morning falls at 05:38, giving a fast of 13 hours 25 minutes, the shortest of the three days shown.
Because the times move so little, many Kampala families keep a single timetable on the wall for the whole month. Still, confirming the exact minute with the local mosque each week remains a good habit for careful worshippers.
Why is iftar later in Kampala than in Nairobi?
Both capitals share the same time zone, but Kampala lies further west. The sun therefore sets later on the clock: 19:07 in Kampala against 18:52 in Nairobi on Monday 8 February 2027, a gap of fifteen minutes.