Ramadan timetable 2027 in the United Kingdom: calculated times
In the United Kingdom, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of all the imsak and iftar times of the fasting month, expected from 8 February to 8 March. On the last day of the table, imsak is set at 04:30 and iftar at 17:53.
Ramadan 2027 in the United Kingdom is forecast to start on Monday 8 February. London's first fast lasts 11 hours 38 minutes, from imsak at 05:24 to iftar at 17:02, but grows by an hour and three quarters by the 29th day.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:24 | 05:34 | 07:28 | 17:02 | 18:50 | 11 h 38 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:00 | 05:10 | 07:01 | 17:28 | 19:13 | 12 h 28 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:30 | 04:40 | 06:31 | 17:53 | 19:37 | 13 h 23 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
The Shortest Days of Recent Ramadans
After more than a decade of summer and spring fasts that could last eighteen or nineteen hours, British Muslims welcome a winter Ramadan in 2027. London's opening fast of 11 hours 38 minutes is shorter than in most countries covered on this site.
Days lengthen rapidly at London's latitude above 51 degrees north. By mid-month the fast reaches 12 hours 28 minutes, and on the 29th day 13 hours 23 minutes, an increase of one hour and forty-five minutes.
How British Mosques Set the Dates
There is no single national authority for Ramadan in the United Kingdom. Some mosques follow the Saudi announcement, others local or regional moon sightings, so communities sometimes start on different days. Checking with your own mosque is essential.
Astronomers expect the first fast on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first tarawih on Sunday night. Laylat al-Qadr is commonly sought on the night beginning Friday 5 March, and Eid should land on Tuesday 9 March, a day later after thirty days.
London, Manchester and Birmingham
On day one, London's iftar is expected at 17:02, Manchester's at 17:05 and Birmingham's at 17:07. Because Manchester lies further north, its fast is the shortest of the three in early February, at 11 hours 32 minutes.
Birmingham follows with 11 hours 35 minutes, while London, the furthest south and east, fasts 11 hours 38 minutes. Northern cities gain daylight faster as the weeks pass, so the gap between them narrows as the spring equinox approaches.
Why Calculation Methods Matter in Britain
This page relies on the 18°/17° convention, so in London fajr appears at 05:34 and isha at 18:50 on day one. British mosques use various conventions, so timetables can differ noticeably for fajr and isha.
At high latitudes, twilight lasts longer and the choice of angle has a bigger effect than near the equator. Many mosques in Britain publish their own printed timetables at the start of the month, and following them avoids confusion within a congregation.
Community Iftars and Open Mosques
Mosques across the country, including the East London Mosque and Birmingham Central Mosque, welcome large congregations for tarawih. Community iftars, often open to neighbours of all faiths, have become a familiar feature of Ramadan in British cities.
Open Iftar events organised by the Ramadan Tent Project have brought people together in public spaces across London and beyond. Curry houses, Turkish grills and Somali or Pakistani home cooking all contribute to the diverse British iftar table.
Balancing Work, School and Fasting
With iftar around 17:00, many workers can break their fast at home or near the office. Employers and schools increasingly offer flexibility for prayer and rest, and a conversation with a manager about fasting needs is often helpful.
- Keep dates and water in your bag for the commute
- Wrap up warmly for fajr and tarawih on frosty nights
- Agree a short break at maghrib if you work late
- Follow your local mosque timetable for fajr
Will the clocks change during Ramadan 2027?
No. British Summer Time starts on 28 March 2027, almost three weeks after Eid al-Fitr, so the change will not disturb the month at all. All of Ramadan therefore stays on Greenwich Mean Time, without any one-hour jump in the timetable.
What time is suhoor in London on the last day?
On Monday 8 March 2027, suhoor in London should end by imsak at 04:30, nearly an hour earlier than on the first morning. Fajr follows at 04:40 and iftar is expected at 17:53 that evening.
Is Eid al-Fitr a bank holiday in Britain?
No, Eid al-Fitr is not a bank holiday in the United Kingdom. Many Muslims take annual leave, and some schools with large Muslim communities authorise absence, while major Eid prayers fill mosques and parks in the morning.