Uzbekistan: Ramadan timetable 2027, Imsak and Iftar times

Tashkent's first fasting day

According to the table above, Tashkent's fajr on Monday 8 February is at 05:54, sunrise at 07:27, sunset and iftar at 17:48 and isha at 19:16. The pre-dawn meal, called saharlik in Uzbek, should end by imsak at 05:44.

A northern latitude, a fast that grows quickly

At over 41 degrees north, Tashkent's days lengthen rapidly in late winter. The fast goes from 12 h 04 min on day 1 to 12 h 38 min on day 15 and 13 h 16 min on day 29, an increase of 72 minutes.

Iftar moves from 17:48 to 18:21 over the month, while fajr comes forward from 05:54 to 05:16. Those changes are bigger than in southern countries, so checking the table every few days avoids surprises at suhur.

Calculation and the Muslim Board

The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan publishes the official prayer and fasting calendar and announces the start of Ramadan and the date of Eid. Its timetable may use parameters different from the 18 and 17 degree angles shown on this page.

Differences of several minutes at fajr or isha are therefore normal. For the exact moment to stop eating, the Muslim Board calendar or the local mahalla mosque gives the most reliable reference in Tashkent and the regions.

One time zone across a wide country

Uzbekistan uses UTC+5 without summer time. Samarkand and Bukhara lie west of Tashkent, so their sunset and iftar come later, while the Fergana Valley in the east, around Andijan and Namangan, breaks its fast earlier than the capital.

Key dates of Ramadan 1448 in Uzbekistan

Fasting is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first tarawih on the evening of Sunday 7 February, subject to the Muslim Board's announcement. A one-day delay remains possible if the crescent is not confirmed.

Laylat al-Qadr, the 27th night, is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March. Ramazon Hayit, as Eid al-Fitr is called in Uzbekistan, is a public holiday expected on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March after thirty days.

Plov, samsa and the Uzbek iftar

Iftar often opens with dates, water and green tea, followed by non, the round Uzbek bread, and samsa pastries baked in a tandoor. Plov, the rice dish cooked with carrots, onions and meat, is a favourite for family and community iftars.

Community iftars are often organised in mahallas and mosques, and families invite neighbours and older relatives to share the meal. Tea is served throughout the evening, and dried fruits, nuts and halva accompany conversations after the tarawih prayer.

Winter conditions in Tashkent

February in Tashkent is cold, with temperatures near freezing at night and occasional snow or rain. Short days and cool air make the fast easier on thirst, but early mornings at the mosque require warm clothing.

Practical advice for Ramadan in Uzbekistan

Because the fast lengthens noticeably from week to week, regular planning helps a great deal. These suggestions are useful for families, students and commuting workers in Tashkent and other Uzbek cities during the month of Ramazon 2027:

• Check the Muslim Board timetable each week
• Remember that Samarkand breaks its fast later
• Drink warm tea at saharlik for energy
• Dress warmly for tarawih
• Keep Eid plans flexible by one day

What time is iftar in Tashkent on the first day?

On Monday 8 February 2027, Tashkent breaks its fast at 17:48 according to the table above. By the fifteenth day sunset is at 18:05, and by the last expected day it reaches 18:21, thirty-three minutes later.

Is the fast in Tashkent short in 2027?

On the first day, yes: 12 h 04 min, one of the shorter opening fasts in the Muslim world for this Ramadan, thanks to the winter season and the city's northern latitude. By the end it reaches 13 h 16 min.