Ramadan timetable 2027 in Washington DC: calculated times
In Washington DC, 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 17:37 to 18:08.
Ramadan 2027 should begin in Washington DC on Monday 8 February. On that day suhoor ends at 05:27 and iftar falls at 17:37, giving a fast of 12 h 10 that grows past thirteen hours by early March.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:27 | 05:37 | 07:08 | 17:37 | 19:03 | 12 h 10 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:12 | 05:22 | 06:51 | 17:53 | 19:17 | 12 h 41 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:52 | 05:02 | 06:30 | 18:08 | 19:31 | 13 h 16 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
When Ramadan 1448 starts and ends in the capital
Most mosques in the Washington area expect the first fast on Monday 8 February 2027, after a first tarawih on the evening of Sunday 7 February. Congregations that wait for a local moon sighting may instead begin on Tuesday 9 February.
The Fiqh Council of North America publishes dates based on astronomical calculation, which many American mosques adopt, while others rely on sighting reports. The 27th night is expected on Friday 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March.
Three snapshots from the table above
On day 1, fajr is at 05:37, the sun rises at 07:08 and maghrib comes at 17:37. Two weeks later, on Monday 22 February, imsak has moved to 05:12 and iftar to 17:53, so the District fasts for 12 h 41.
On the 29th day, Monday 8 March, imsak is at 04:52 and iftar at 18:08, and the fast reaches 13 h 16. Across the month, suhoor ends 35 minutes earlier while iftar arrives 31 minutes later than on the first evening.
Late winter light at 39 degrees north
Washington lies near 38.9 degrees north, and in late winter its days lengthen by more than two minutes each day. That explains why the fast gains over an hour in four weeks, far more than in cities close to the equator.
Eastern Time and the March clock change
The District uses Eastern Standard Time, UTC−5. Daylight saving time starts on Sunday 14 March 2027, after Eid, so every figure in the table stays on standard time and no one-hour jump interrupts the month of fasting.
Why mosque timetables in DC may differ
The table follows the Muslim World League angles of 18 degrees for fajr and 17 degrees for isha. Many North American mosques use the ISNA convention of 15 degrees, which puts fajr and imsak noticeably later, so confirm with your own mosque.
Mosques and community iftars in the region
The Islamic Center of Washington on Massachusetts Avenue, along Embassy Row, is one of the oldest landmarks of Muslim life in the city. In the suburbs, large centres such as the ADAMS Center in Sterling, Virginia, host nightly tarawih and shared meals.
Food traditions on DC iftar tables
Muslims in the capital region include African American, Arab, South Asian, Ethiopian, Somali, West African and Turkish communities, so iftar menus vary widely. Dates and water come first, followed by anything from samosas and biryani to lentil soup, injera or jollof rice.
Tips for federal workers, students and visitors
February in Washington is usually cold, with chances of snow or freezing rain, and evening commutes coincide with iftar during the first weeks. A little preparation makes fasting easier in a government office, a classroom or on a hotel stay:
- Carry dates and water for iftar on the Metro
- Ask your manager early about shifting your lunch break
- Set an alarm well before 05:27 on the first morning
- Check the snow forecast before heading out to late tarawih
FAQ: what time is iftar in Washington DC on 8 February?
Iftar in Washington DC on Monday 8 February 2027 is at 17:37, the time of sunset and maghrib. With imsak at 05:27 that morning, the opening fast of Ramadan 1448 lasts 12 h 10 according to the table.
FAQ: is New York's iftar earlier than Washington's?
Yes. On day 1, New York breaks its fast at 17:22, fifteen minutes before Washington, because it lies further east within the same time zone. Its first fast is also slightly shorter, at 12 h 06 against 12 h 10.
FAQ: can Maryland and Virginia suburbs use these times?
Close suburbs such as Silver Spring, Bethesda, Arlington or Alexandria differ by only a minute or two, so the Washington table is a reasonable guide there. Communities further away, such as Baltimore or Richmond, should use their own calculated timetable.