Ramadan timetable 2027 in Yogyakarta: calculated times
In Yogyakarta, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of two times to know each day: imsak, when the pre-dawn meal must end, and iftar, when the fast is broken at sunset. On Monday 8 February, the expected first day, imsak falls at 04:18 and iftar at 18:05.
In Yogyakarta, Monday 8 February 2027 should open Ramadan with imsak at 04:18 and iftar at 18:05. The first fast lasts 13 h 46 min, among the longest of the Indonesian cities on this site, before easing slightly through March.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 04:18 | 04:28 | 05:41 | 18:05 | 19:13 | 13 h 46 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:22 | 04:32 | 05:43 | 18:01 | 19:08 | 13 h 39 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:24 | 04:34 | 05:43 | 17:55 | 19:01 | 13 h 32 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Day 1 in the royal city
Following the table above, fajr sounds at 04:28, sunrise comes at 05:41 and isha at 19:13 on the opening day. The ten minutes between imsak and fajr give Javanese households a buffer to finish sahur and prepare for dawn prayer.
Mid-month, on 22 February, the fast runs from 04:22 to 18:01. On 8 March, the 29th day, imsak is 04:24 and iftar 17:55, for 13 h 32 min, about a quarter of an hour shorter than at the beginning.
Southern latitude, shrinking days
At almost eight degrees south, Yogyakarta is enjoying the end of its southern summer in February. Days get gradually shorter as the March equinox approaches, so the fast loses fourteen minutes in four weeks, while dawn moves later and sunset earlier.
Java's east-west gradient
On Java, sunset arrives earlier the further east you go. Jakarta eats at 18:17 and Bandung at 18:15, while Yogyakarta breaks its fast at 18:05, Semarang at 18:03 and Malang at 17:56, all on the same Western Indonesian Time clock.
Why your mosque calendar may differ
This page follows the Muslim World League standard of 18 degrees at dawn and 17 at nightfall. Indonesian institutions apply their own parameters and safety margins, so the timetable pinned at your local masjid may differ by a few minutes.
Muhammadiyah, isbat and the key dates
Yogyakarta is the birthplace of Muhammadiyah, founded here in 1912, which fixes Ramadan dates by astronomical calculation. The Ministry of Religious Affairs holds its isbat session on 7 February, and both approaches may or may not coincide in 2027.
If the month opens as expected, the first tarawih is prayed on Sunday 7 February and the first fast falls on Monday 8 February. The 27th night is expected on Friday 5 March, and Lebaran on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March.
Ngabuburit, kolak and the Kauman quarter
Late afternoons are a time for ngabuburit, strolling while waiting for maghrib. Malioboro and the streets around the Kraton fill with stalls of takjil, from kolak to fried snacks, while the Kauman area near the Great Mosque hosts a lively Ramadan market.
Gudeg, the slow-cooked young jackfruit dish emblematic of Yogyakarta, often anchors the main meal after prayers. February brings heavy tropical rain to central Java, so evening crowds regularly duck under awnings before heading to tarawih in the city's mosques.
Tips for students and visitors
Yogyakarta hosts many universities and draws tourists all year, and Ramadan visibly changes the pace of the city, with quieter mornings and busy nights. Whether you live here or are only passing through, a few habits make the month smoother:
- Book iftar spots near Malioboro early
- Eat sahur before 04:18 on day 1
- Carry a raincoat in February
- Respect fasting people in public places
- Expect quieter lunchtimes in warung
What time is imsak in Yogyakarta on the first day?
Imsak falls at 04:18 on Monday 8 February 2027, ten minutes before fajr at 04:28. Many local mosques announce it over loudspeakers, together with calls to wake up for sahur in the hour before dawn.
Is iftar earlier in Yogyakarta than in Jakarta?
Yes, by twelve minutes on day 1: 18:05 in Yogyakarta against 18:17 in Jakarta. Both cities use Western Indonesian Time, so the difference comes entirely from Yogyakarta's position further east along the island of Java.
How long does Yogyakarta fast in mid-Ramadan?
On Monday 22 February 2027, Yogyakarta fasts 13 h 39 min, from imsak at 04:22 until iftar at 18:01. That is seven minutes less than on the opening day and seven minutes more than on the 29th day.