Ramadan 2027 in Nigeria
Expected Ramadan 1448 AH: Monday, February 8, 2027 to Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
Key dates
- 1st Ramadan
- Monday, February 8, 2027
- Umm al-Qura calendar
- Monday, February 8, 2027
- Laylat al-Qadr (27th night)
- Night of Friday, March 5, 2027
- Eid al-Fitr
- Wednesday, March 10, 2027
- Day of Arafah
- Sunday, May 16, 2027
- Eid al-Adha
- Monday, May 17, 2027
Ramadan 2027 imsakia for Abuja
| # | Date | Imsak | Suhoor ends (Fajr) | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Iftar (Maghrib) | Isha | Fasting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon Feb 8 | 12h 59m | |||||||
| 2 | Tue Feb 9 | 12h 59m | |||||||
| 3 | Wed Feb 10 | 12h 59m | |||||||
| 4 | Thu Feb 11 | 13h 00m | |||||||
| 5 | Fri Feb 12 | 13h 01m | |||||||
| 6 | Sat Feb 13 | 13h 01m | |||||||
| 7 | Sun Feb 14 | 13h 01m | |||||||
| 8 | Mon Feb 15 | 13h 01m | |||||||
| 9 | Tue Feb 16 | 13h 02m | |||||||
| 10 | Wed Feb 17 | 13h 02m | |||||||
| 11 | Thu Feb 18 | 13h 03m | |||||||
| 12 | Fri Feb 19 | 13h 03m | |||||||
| 13 | Sat Feb 20 | 13h 03m | |||||||
| 14 | Sun Feb 21 | 13h 03m | |||||||
| 15 | Mon Feb 22 | 13h 04m | |||||||
| 16 | Tue Feb 23 | 13h 05m | |||||||
| 17 | Wed Feb 24 | 13h 05m | |||||||
| 18 | Thu Feb 25 | 13h 06m | |||||||
| 19 | Fri Feb 26 | 13h 06m | |||||||
| 20 | Sat Feb 27 | 13h 06m | |||||||
| 21 | Sun Feb 28 | 13h 07m | |||||||
| 22 | Mon Mar 1 | 13h 07m | |||||||
| 23 | Tue Mar 2 | 13h 07m | |||||||
| 24 | Wed Mar 3 | 13h 08m | |||||||
| 25 | Thu Mar 4 | 13h 08m | |||||||
| 26 | Fri Mar 5 | 13h 09m | |||||||
| 27 | Sat Mar 6 | 13h 09m | |||||||
| 28 | Sun Mar 7 | 13h 10m | |||||||
| 29 | Mon Mar 8 | 13h 10m | |||||||
| 30 | Tue Mar 9 | 13h 10m |
Method: Muslim World League. Imsak is 10 minutes before Fajr. If Ramadan lasts 29 days, the last row does not apply. ·
Ramadan crescent sighting from Abuja
New moon (conjunction): Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 16:56 (Africa/Lagos).
| Evening | Sunset | Moonset | Lag | Moon age | Moon altitude | Elongation | Odeh V | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6 | 18:37 | 18:36 | -1 m | 1.7 h | — | — | — | Moon sets before the sun |
| Feb 7 | 18:37 | 19:23 | 45 m | 25.7 h | 10.7° | 11.2° | 5.30 | Visible with optical aid, maybe naked eye |
| Feb 8 | 18:37 | 20:08 | 90 m | 49.7 h | 21.6° | 22.6° | 20.91 | Easily visible (naked eye) |
Astronomical estimate. The official start is announced by the religious authorities after the moon sighting. See the world visibility map →
Ramadan 2027 timetables for cities in Nigeria
- Lagos
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Maiduguri
- Zaria
- Aba
- Jos
- Ilorin
- Oyo
- Enugu
- Abeokuta
- Abuja
- Sokoto
- Onitsha
- Warri
- Ebute Ikorodu
- Okene
- Calabar
- Uyo
- Katsina
- Ado Ekiti
- Akure
- Lekki
- Bauchi
- Ikeja
- Makurdi
- Minna
- Efon-Alaaye
- Ilesa
- Owo
- Umuahia
- Ondo
- Ikot Ekpene
- Iwo
- Gombe
- Jimeta
- Atani
- Gusau
- Mubi
- Ikire
- Owerri
- Shagamu
- Ijebu Ode
- Ugep
- Chakwama
- Nnewi
- Ise-Ekiti
- Ila Orangun
- Saki
- Bida
- Awka
- Ijero-Ekiti
- Inisa
- Suleja
- Sapele
- Osogbo
- Kisi
- Gbongan
- Ejigbo
- Funtua
- Igboho
- Buguma
- Ikirun
- Abakaliki
- Okrika
- Amaigbo
- Lafia
- Gashua
- Modakeke
- Bama
- Ilobu
- Jalingo
- Okigwe
- Offa
- Esuk Oron
- Nsukka
- Nguru
- Hadejia
- Ijebu-Igbo
- Uromi
- Birnin Kebbi
- Pindiga
- Azare
- Nkpor
- Ikere-Ekiti
- Lafiagi
- Kontagora
- Kuje
- Yola
- Biu
- Olupona
- Lere
- Wukari
- Igbo-Ora
- Emure-Ekiti
- Isieke
- Ifo
- Igede-Ekiti
- Effium
- Idanre
- Potiskum
- Keffi
- Makoko
- Epe
- Gamboru
- Ogaminana
- Ihiala
- Ipoti
- Lalupon
- Ughelli
- Bende
- Oke Mesi
- Kafanchan
- Ikom
- Agulu
- Daura
- Numan
- Kagoro
- Ode
- Igbo-Ukwu
- Aramoko-Ekiti
- Igbara-Odo
- Ozubulu
- Aku
- Oyan
- Jega
- Asaba
- Ohafia-Ifigh
- Afikpo
- Apomu
- Fiditi
- Orita Eruwa
- Eha Amufu
- Malumfashi
- Kaura Namoda
- Enugu-Ukwu
- Idah
- Obonoma
- Agbor
- Ezza-Ohu
- Uga
- Nkwerre
- Auchi
- Lokoja
- Ekpoma
- Ijebu-Jesa
- Kabba
- Ilaro
- Damaturu
- Argungu
- Gumel
- Geidam
- Talata Mafara
- Gummi
- Otan Ayegbaju
- Ogoja
- Katsina-Ala
- Itu
- Kumo
- Oke Ila
- Pankshin
- Nasarawa
- Kachia
- Dikwa
- Moriki
- Patigi
- Wamba
- Baro
- Okuta
- Birnin Kudu
- Badagry
- Ogwashi-Uku
- Eket
- Kamba
- Daura
- Takum
- Igbeti
- Zungeru
- Zuru
- Yenagoa
- Tegina
- Awgu
- Wudil
- Nafada
- Ibi
- Sofo-Birnin-Gwari
- Dutsen Wai
- Kaiama
- Ubiaja
- Otukpa
- Oguta
- Damboa
- Jebba
- Garko
- Mokwa
- Gaya
- Tambuwal
- Elele
- Monguno
- Kwale
- Gembu
- Obudu
- Gombi
- Magumeri
- Degema Hulk
- Enugu-Ezike
- Kari
- Darazo
- Rano
- Kiyawa
- Deba
- Igbor
- Babana
- Egbe
- Gwadabawa
- Beli
- Illela
- Dutse
- Dukku
- Bonny
- Bode Saadu
- Rijau
- Kumagunnam
- Lapai
- Burutu
- Gwarzo
- Kukawa
- Akwanga
- Billiri
- Iperu
- Gwaram
- Soba
- Marte
- Ibeto
- Bukuru
- Anchau
- Ado-Odo
- Ganye
- Gwoza
- Ajaokuta
- Doma
- Isanlu-Itedoijowa
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Nigeria?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start in Nigeria on Monday, February 8, 2027. The Umm al-Qura calendar gives Monday, February 8, 2027. The official date is confirmed after the crescent sighting.
What time is Iftar in Abuja?
On the first day of Ramadan, Iftar (Maghrib) in Abuja is at 18:38 and Suhoor ends at Fajr, 05:39.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Nigeria?
Eid al-Fitr is expected on Wednesday, March 10, 2027 in Nigeria, after 30 days of fasting.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Nigeria?
Eid al-Adha is expected on Monday, May 17, 2027, the day after the Day of Arafah.