Ramadan 2027 in Saudi Arabia
Expected Ramadan 1448 AH: Monday, February 8, 2027 to Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, 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
- Tuesday, March 9, 2027
- Day of Arafah
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Eid al-Adha
- Sunday, May 16, 2027
Ramadan 2027 imsakia for Riyadh
| # | Date | Imsak | Suhoor ends (Fajr) | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Iftar (Maghrib) | Isha | Fasting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon Feb 8 | 12h 31m | |||||||
| 2 | Tue Feb 9 | 12h 32m | |||||||
| 3 | Wed Feb 10 | 12h 33m | |||||||
| 4 | Thu Feb 11 | 12h 34m | |||||||
| 5 | Fri Feb 12 | 12h 35m | |||||||
| 6 | Sat Feb 13 | 12h 36m | |||||||
| 7 | Sun Feb 14 | 12h 38m | |||||||
| 8 | Mon Feb 15 | 12h 39m | |||||||
| 9 | Tue Feb 16 | 12h 40m | |||||||
| 10 | Wed Feb 17 | 12h 42m | |||||||
| 11 | Thu Feb 18 | 12h 42m | |||||||
| 12 | Fri Feb 19 | 12h 44m | |||||||
| 13 | Sat Feb 20 | 12h 45m | |||||||
| 14 | Sun Feb 21 | 12h 47m | |||||||
| 15 | Mon Feb 22 | 12h 47m | |||||||
| 16 | Tue Feb 23 | 12h 49m | |||||||
| 17 | Wed Feb 24 | 12h 51m | |||||||
| 18 | Thu Feb 25 | 12h 52m | |||||||
| 19 | Fri Feb 26 | 12h 53m | |||||||
| 20 | Sat Feb 27 | 12h 54m | |||||||
| 21 | Sun Feb 28 | 12h 56m | |||||||
| 22 | Mon Mar 1 | 12h 57m | |||||||
| 23 | Tue Mar 2 | 12h 59m | |||||||
| 24 | Wed Mar 3 | 13h 00m | |||||||
| 25 | Thu Mar 4 | 13h 02m | |||||||
| 26 | Fri Mar 5 | 13h 02m | |||||||
| 27 | Sat Mar 6 | 13h 04m | |||||||
| 28 | Sun Mar 7 | 13h 05m | |||||||
| 29 | Mon Mar 8 | 13h 07m |
Method: Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah. Imsak is 10 minutes before Fajr. If Ramadan lasts 29 days, the last row does not apply. ·
Ramadan crescent sighting from Riyadh
New moon (conjunction): Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 18:56 (Asia/Riyadh).
| Evening | Sunset | Moonset | Lag | Moon age | Moon altitude | Elongation | Odeh V | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6 | 17:41 | — | — | -1.2 h | — | — | — | Moon not yet born |
| Feb 7 | 17:42 | 18:27 | 45 m | 22.8 h | 9.8° | 9.8° | 3.93 | Visible with optical aid, maybe naked eye |
| Feb 8 | 17:42 | 19:19 | 97 m | 46.8 h | 21.2° | 21.2° | 19.84 | Easily visible (naked eye) |
Saudi Arabia announces the month after the moon sighting is confirmed by the Supreme Court. The announcement usually matches the Umm al-Qura calendar, which is used for the expected date above; the colours show the Odeh visibility for comparison.
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 Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Mecca
- Medina
- Sultanah
- Dammam
- Taif
- Tabuk
- Al Kharj
- Buraydah
- Khamis Mushait
- Al Hufuf
- Al Mubarraz
- Hafar al Batin
- Hail
- Najran
- Al Jubayl
- Abha
- Yanbu al Bahr
- Khobar
- Arar
- Sakakah
- Jizan
- Qurayyat
- Dhahran
- Al-Qatif
- Al Bahah
- Tarut
- Qal at Bishah
- Ar Rass
- Ash Shafa
- Sayhat
- Al Mithnab
- Al Khafji
- Ad Dawadimi
- Sabya
- Az Zulfi
- Abu Arish
- Safwa
- Afif
- Rabigh
- Rahimah
- Turaif
- Tubarjal
- Ad Dilam
- Umluj
- Al-`Ula
- Abqaiq
- Badr Hunayn
- Samitah
- Al Wajh
- Al Bukayriyah
- An Nimas
- As Sulayyil
- Turabah
- Al Jumum
- Duba
- At Taraf
- Qaisumah
- Al Battaliyah
- Al Munayzilah
- Adh Dhibiyah
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Saudi Arabia?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start in Saudi Arabia 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 Riyadh?
On the first day of Ramadan, Iftar (Maghrib) in Riyadh is at 5:43 PM and Suhoor ends at Fajr, 5:12 AM.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Saudi Arabia?
Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 in Saudi Arabia, after 29 days of fasting.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Saudi Arabia?
Eid al-Adha is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027, the day after the Day of Arafah.