Yemen: Ramadan timetable 2027, Imsak and Iftar times

First day in Sanaa

The table above lists fajr at 05:18, sunrise at 06:31, iftar at 18:04 and isha at 19:13 for Monday 8 February in Sanaa. The imsak time of 05:08 adds a ten-minute margin so suhur can be finished before dawn.

Twenty minutes more by the end of Ramadan

Located at about 15 degrees north, Sanaa experiences modest changes in day length. The fast goes from 12 h 57 min to 13 h 06 min on day 15 and 13 h 17 min on day 29, a gain of twenty minutes.

Iftar moves from 18:04 to 18:12, while fajr advances from 05:18 to 05:05. The daily rhythm of suhur, work, iftar and tarawih can therefore stay almost the same from the first week to the last.

A capital in the mountains

Sanaa stands on a highland plateau at roughly 2,200 metres, which gives it cool nights and sunny, dry days in February and March. Coastal cities such as Aden or Hodeidah are much warmer and more humid at the same season.

Aden, slightly east of Sanaa, sees sunset a few minutes earlier, while Hodeidah on the Red Sea coast sees it later. Each city should use its own calendar, since the capital's figures apply only to Sanaa and its surroundings.

Calculation and moon sighting

This page is computed with twilight angles of 18 and 17 degrees, the Muslim World League standard for fajr and isha. Yemeni mosques may publish slightly different timetables, so a gap of a few minutes with the local adhan is not unusual.

The start of the month is announced by the religious authorities of the country once the new moon has been sought on Sunday 7 February 2027. If confirmed, the first tarawih follows that night and fasting begins on Monday 8 February, otherwise a day later.

Shafut, bint al-sahn and Yemeni iftar

Iftar in Yemen usually starts with dates, water and coffee or qishr, a drink made from coffee husks and ginger. Shafut, a cold dish of flatbread soaked in spiced yoghurt and topped with herbs, is a Ramadan classic.

Bint al-sahn, a layered honey bread also known as sabaya, is served as dessert, while soups, saltah stew and lahoh flatbread complete the meal. Families often eat after the maghrib prayer, then gather for tarawih and evening visits.

Key dates of the month

The night of power, Laylat al-Qadr, is sought in Sanaa on the 27th, which in 2027 begins at sunset on Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr is forecast for Tuesday 9 March, or a day later after a thirty-day month, with new clothes and family visits.

Tips for fasting in Yemen

The highland climate makes fasting days in Sanaa relatively comfortable, though the dry air and altitude call for attention to hydration. The following points help families and workers through Ramadan 2027 in the capital and beyond:

• Drink regularly between iftar and suhur in the dry air
• Use local times in Aden, Taiz or Hodeidah
• Keep suhur simple with bread, beans, eggs or honey
• Dress warmly for night prayers in Sanaa
• Follow the official announcement for Eid

What time is iftar in Sanaa on day one?

On Monday 8 February 2027, the fast in Sanaa ends at 18:04, when the sun sets. Fifteen days later iftar is at 18:09, and on the 29th day at 18:12, so the evening meal time changes by only eight minutes.

How long is the fast in Yemen in 2027?

In Sanaa it lasts 12 h 57 min on the first day and 13 h 17 min on the 29th. Because Yemen lies close to the tropics, the fast is a little longer than in northern countries at the start, but changes less.

Why is Sanaa cooler than Aden during Ramadan?

Altitude is the reason. At more than two thousand metres, Sanaa has crisp mornings and cold nights in February, whereas Aden sits at sea level on the Gulf of Aden and stays warm by day and mild at night.