Monday, February 8, 2027 (expected)
Starts at 12:00 AM in your time zone
136 days to go until Ramadan 2027
Ramadan 2027 is expected on Monday, February 8, 2027. That is 136 days from today.
Dates are expected first days of fasting per the Umm al-Qura calendar (Saudi Arabia). The actual start depends on the sighting of the crescent moon and may differ by a day in your country.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | February 8 | Monday |
| 2028 | January 28 | Friday |
| 2029 | January 16 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | January 5 | Saturday |
| 2030 | December 26 | Thursday |
The holy month of fasting, from the crescent moon.
Also known as: Ramzan, Ramazan, Ramadhan, Ramadan Kareem
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide with fasting from dawn to sunset. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year.
The month begins when the new crescent moon is sighted and lasts 29 or 30 days. Days are shaped by suhoor before dawn, iftar at sunset and extra night prayers (Taraweeh), and the month ends with Eid al-Fitr.
These examples cover major regional and diaspora traditions. They are representative, not an exhaustive list of every country or community that observes Ramadan; customs can also vary within a country.
Ramadan dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and moon sighting, and working hours are usually shortened.
Jordan confirms the start after the crescent moon is investigated. Family iftars, neighborhood charity, evening gatherings and qatayef sweets are widely associated with the month.
Communities combine fasting and nightly worship with family iftars, charity and distinctive local customs such as Ramadan lanterns in Egypt and late-night gatherings across the Maghreb.
Home to the world's largest Muslim population. The government announces the start of Ramadan after a sidang isbat (moon-sighting session).
Ramadan features communal prayers, bazaars and family iftars; official religious authorities announce the month's beginning locally.
Ramadan, often called Ramzan, follows local religious announcements; bazaars, mosque prayers, charity and regional iftar foods shape the month.
Ramazan is marked by fasting, communal iftars and night prayers. Turkey publishes dates by astronomical calculation, while customs vary across Muslim communities in the wider region.
Large Muslim communities from Senegal and Nigeria to Sudan, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania combine fasting and worship with shared meals, charity and local foods.
Muslim communities organize mosque prayers, community iftars and charity. Local moon sighting, overseas announcements or calculated calendars can produce different start dates.
The expected first day is shown at 12:00 AM in each city. Local religious authorities may announce a different date after the crescent moon is sighted.
| City | Starts (UTC) | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Kiritimati, Kiribati | Feb 7, 10:00 UTC | — |
| Auckland | Feb 7, 11:00 UTC | — |
| Sydney | Feb 7, 13:00 UTC | — |
| Tokyo | Feb 7, 15:00 UTC | — |
| Manila | Feb 7, 16:00 UTC | — |
| Singapore | Feb 7, 16:00 UTC | — |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Feb 7, 17:00 UTC | — |
| Mumbai & New Delhi | Feb 7, 18:30 UTC | — |
| Dubai | Feb 7, 20:00 UTC | — |
| Berlin & Paris | Feb 7, 23:00 UTC | — |
| London | Feb 8, 00:00 UTC | — |
| São Paulo | Feb 8, 03:00 UTC | — |
| New York & Toronto | Feb 8, 05:00 UTC | — |
| Chicago | Feb 8, 06:00 UTC | — |
| Los Angeles & Vancouver | Feb 8, 08:00 UTC | — |
| Honolulu | Feb 8, 10:00 UTC | — |
There are 136 days until Ramadan 2027, which is expected on Monday, February 8, 2027. The live countdown on this page updates every second.
Ramadan 2028 is expected on Friday, January 28, 2028.
The Islamic calendar has about 354 days, so Ramadan shifts roughly 11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar each year.
Many communities begin Ramadan after a local sighting of the crescent moon, which can differ by a day from the Umm al-Qura calendar used here.
