Ramadan 2027 in the UK: dates and iftar times
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in the UK on Monday, 8 February 2027 and end with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, 9 March 2027, subject to the sighting of the moon. Here are the expected dates, iftar (sunset) times for ten UK cities, a full timetable for London, and how to prepare.
Last updated: 4 October 2026
Ramadan 2027 dates
| First fast (1 Ramadan 1448) | Monday, 8 February 2027 |
| First taraweeh | The evening before, Sunday, 7 February 2027 |
| Last ten nights begin | The evening of Saturday, 27 February 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal) | Tuesday, 9 March 2027 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. UK mosques that follow local moon sighting may differ by a day; check with your mosque.
Iftar times across the UK
| City | 8 Feb | 22 Feb | 8 Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 17:00 | 17:26 | 17:51 |
| Birmingham | 17:04 | 17:31 | 17:57 |
| Manchester | 17:02 | 17:30 | 17:57 |
| Bradford | 16:59 | 17:28 | 17:55 |
| Leicester | 17:00 | 17:28 | 17:54 |
| Luton | 17:00 | 17:26 | 17:52 |
| Newcastle | 16:55 | 17:25 | 17:54 |
| Glasgow | 17:02 | 17:33 | 18:03 |
| Cardiff | 17:12 | 17:38 | 18:03 |
| Belfast | 17:13 | 17:43 | 18:11 |
Iftar is at sunset (Maghrib). Times are calculated for each city centre, UK time; your mosque may add a minute or two.
London Ramadan timetable 2027 (iftar)
| Ramadan | Date | Iftar (sunset) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 8 Feb | 17:00 |
| 2 | Tue 9 Feb | 17:02 |
| 3 | Wed 10 Feb | 17:03 |
| 4 | Thu 11 Feb | 17:05 |
| 5 | Fri 12 Feb | 17:07 |
| 6 | Sat 13 Feb | 17:09 |
| 7 | Sun 14 Feb | 17:11 |
| 8 | Mon 15 Feb | 17:13 |
| 9 | Tue 16 Feb | 17:15 |
| 10 | Wed 17 Feb | 17:16 |
| 11 | Thu 18 Feb | 17:18 |
| 12 | Fri 19 Feb | 17:20 |
| 13 | Sat 20 Feb | 17:22 |
| 14 | Sun 21 Feb | 17:24 |
| 15 | Mon 22 Feb | 17:26 |
| 16 | Tue 23 Feb | 17:27 |
| 17 | Wed 24 Feb | 17:29 |
| 18 | Thu 25 Feb | 17:31 |
| 19 | Fri 26 Feb | 17:33 |
| 20 | Sat 27 Feb | 17:35 |
| 21 | Sun 28 Feb | 17:37 |
| 22 | Mon 1 Mar | 17:38 |
| 23 | Tue 2 Mar | 17:40 |
| 24 | Wed 3 Mar | 17:42 |
| 25 | Thu 4 Mar | 17:44 |
| 26 | Fri 5 Mar | 17:45 |
| 27 | Sat 6 Mar | 17:47 |
| 28 | Sun 7 Mar | 17:49 |
| 29 | Mon 8 Mar | 17:51 |
Preparing for Ramadan
- Learn the rules: what breaks the fast and who is exempt; see rules of fasting.
- Plan your Quran: a khatm in Ramadan is about 20 pages a day; see the Ramadan Quran reading plan or build your own with the khatm planner.
- Learn the du‘as: the dua for breaking the fast, and for the last ten nights, Laylat al-Qadr.
- Plan your giving: zakat and zakat al-fitr.
- Children: keep Quran lessons going through Ramadan, at a time that suits fasting families; see how to motivate your child to learn Quran.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in the UK?
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, with the first taraweeh the night before. The exact date depends on the moon: some UK mosques follow local sighting or Morocco and may begin a day later.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027, after 29 days of fasting, subject to the moon. Some mosques may celebrate a day later.
What time is suhoor in the UK?
Suhoor ends at Fajr, which UK mosques calculate in different ways, especially in the north. Use your local mosque’s Ramadan timetable for suhoor and Fajr; the iftar times here are sunset times.
How long are the fasts in Ramadan 2027?
Because Ramadan 2027 falls in February and March, fasts in the UK are relatively short: roughly 11 to 13 hours from Fajr to Maghrib in London, growing through the month and depending on the Fajr method your mosque uses.
Make this Ramadan your Quran month
Three free one-to-one Quran lessons in UK time, at times that suit fasting families.