Chicago Ramadan Timetable 2027: Complete Suhoor & Iftar Schedule

If you live anywhere between Rogers Park and Bridgeview, you already know Chicago's Ramadan rhythm: an early alarm for Suhoor, a long day at work or school, and the whole family gathering the moment the Maghrib adhan sounds. The Chicago Ramadan Timetable 2027 below is built specifically for the city's coordinates-not a generic national average-so the times you see here match what you'd expect from a local masjid calendar in Chicagoland, from Devon Avenue to the western suburbs.

This guide gives you the expected start date, a full day-by-day Suhoor and Iftar schedule, and answers to the questions Chicago Muslims search for every year as the holy month approaches.

When Does Ramadan 2027 Start in Chicago?

Based on current astronomical projections, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 in Chicago and across North America. The 29th night of Sha'ban-when local moon-sighting committees and national bodies look for the new crescent-falls on Sunday, 7 February 2027.

If the crescent is sighted that evening, the first fast begins the next morning. If it isn't sighted because of cloud cover or the moon's position, Sha'ban is extended to 30 days and Ramadan starts a day later, on Tuesday, 9 February 2027. This one-day margin is completely normal-it happens somewhere in the Muslim world most years, and it's exactly why every calendar published months in advance carries the word "expected."

Why the Date Can Shift by a Day in Chicago

Most North American masjids, including many affiliated with the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC), coordinate their announcement with regional and national moon-sighting bodies rather than a single local observation. A practical example: in a year when Chicago's sky is overcast on the 29th of Sha'ban but a sighting is confirmed elsewhere in North America, most local mosques will still follow the unified announcement rather than wait for a local sighting the next night.

Why Ramadan Moves About 11 Days Earlier Every Year

The Islamic (Hijri) calendar is purely lunar-354 to 355 days long, roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year. That's why Ramadan drifts backward through the seasons over a cycle of about 33 years. In Chicago, Ramadan fell in mid-to-late February in 2026; by 2027 it edges into early February, meaning slightly colder mornings for Suhoor but also shorter, more manageable fasting hours than a summer Ramadan.

How Chicago's Prayer Times Are Calculated

Chicago sits at roughly 41.88°N latitude, which is far enough north that the angle of the sun below the horizon matters more than it does near the equator. The timetable below uses the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) convention-a 15° sun-angle depression for both Fajr and Isha-which is the standard reference most Chicagoland masjids use, including congregations historically linked to ISNA, headquartered just outside the city in Plainfield, Indiana. Dhuhr is set one minute after solar noon, and Asr uses the standard (Shafi) shadow-length method.

Because mosques occasionally apply slightly different angle conventions (some use 18° for Fajr), your local masjid's printed calendar may differ from this page by a few minutes-always treat the printed calendar at your own masjid as the final word for congregational prayer and Iftar gatherings.

Full 30-Day Chicago Ramadan 2027 Timetable

The table below covers all 30 projected days of Ramadan 1448 AH for Chicago, Illinois, from the expected first fast on 8 February through 9 March 2027. All times are in Central Standard Time (CST); no daylight saving change occurs during this period, since U.S. clocks don't move forward until 14 March 2027-a rare bit of good news that means your Suhoor and Iftar times won't jump by an hour mid-month, unlike some recent years.

*If Ramadan 1448 AH turns out to be 29 days rather than 30, Day 30 becomes Eid al-Fitr eve instead of a fasting day. Times are projected using the ISNA 15° convention for Chicago (41.88°N, 87.63°W) and will be refined once the official moon-sighting announcement is issued.

How Suhoor & Iftar Times Shift Through Ramadan 2027

Because Ramadan 2027 falls in February and March, Chicago's days are getting noticeably longer during this stretch. Fajr creeps about a minute earlier every day, while Maghrib moves later-a small daily shift that adds up to roughly 35 extra minutes of daylight fasting by the end of the month compared to the first day. A practical example: on Day 1 you'll break your fast around 5:16 PM; by Day 30 that same Iftar moves to about 5:51 PM, so your evening routine (prayer, Iftar, Taraweeh) gradually shifts later as the month goes on.

No Daylight Saving Surprise This Year

One quirk worth flagging for Chicago families: Daylight Saving Time in the U.S. begins on Sunday, 14 March 2027-after Ramadan is expected to conclude. That means, unlike years when the clock change lands mid-fast and shifts every remaining Iftar an hour later overnight, your 2027 Ramadan schedule should stay on Central Standard Time from start to finish.

Practical Tips for Fasting in Chicago During Ramadan 2027

Suhoor in a Chicago Winter Morning

Early February in Chicago typically means pre-dawn temperatures in the 20s Fahrenheit. Since Suhoor falls around 5:15–5:35 AM for most of the month, build in a few extra minutes for a warm, high-protein meal-oatmeal with dates and nuts, or eggs with whole-grain toast-rather than a quick sugary snack that leaves you hungry by mid-morning at work or school.

Iftar & Community Across Chicagoland

From Devon Avenue's South Asian and Middle Eastern restaurants to suburban masjids in Bridgeview, Villa Park, and Skokie, community Iftars are a Chicago Ramadan tradition. Many masjids affiliated with CIOGC member organizations host nightly or weekly congregational Iftars-check with your local masjid's printed 2027 calendar as the month approaches, since individual mosques may adjust their Iftar time by a minute or two from the table above.

Staying Warm and Hydrated

Even with a shorter fasting window than a summer Ramadan, Chicago's cold, dry winter air can be dehydrating. Spread your fluid intake between Iftar and Suhoor rather than drinking everything at once, and layer up for the walk to Fajr or Taraweeh prayers-wind chill off Lake Michigan can make February mornings feel colder than the thermometer suggests.

Laylat al-Qadr 2027 in Chicago

Muslims traditionally seek Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power) on the odd-numbered nights of the last ten days of Ramadan-the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th nights. Based on the projected calendar above, the widely observed 27th night would fall around Friday, 5 March into Saturday, 6 March 2027. Many Chicagoland masjids hold extended Qiyam al-Layl and I'tikaf programs during these final ten nights — worth checking your masjid's schedule well in advance, as spaces for I'tikaf often fill up.

How Chicago Compares to Other U.S. Ramadan Timetables

Chicago's Fajr and Maghrib times sit close to those of other Midwestern and Great Lakes cities, but they differ meaningfully from cities on the coasts or further south. If you're coordinating with family or a masjid community elsewhere in the U.S., these related timetables from our team may help:

New York City Ramadan Timetable 2027 → Dearborn Ramadan Timetable 2027 → Muslim Holidays 2027: Full List & Dates → Daily Prayer Times Tool →

Our Methodology & Accuracy

The timetable on this page was calculated for Chicago's exact coordinates (41.88°N, 87.63°W) using the sun's position for each date of the projected Ramadan period, applying the 15° ISNA angle convention that most North American masjids reference. It is not a copy of a generic national timetable rescaled for Chicago-every row reflects Chicago's own sunrise and sunset pattern. For the official start date and any last-minute adjustment, cross-check with your masjid or a recognized authority such as the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, and see the U.S. government's own NOAA Solar Calculator if you'd like to verify the underlying sunrise/sunset data yourself.

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Reviewed by the Islamic Info Center Editorial Team. We track Hijri calendar data, ISNA and Umm al-Qura projections, and regional moon-sighting announcements year-round to keep every Ramadan Timetable on this site accurate and current. This page will be revised once the official 1448 AH start date is confirmed for North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Ramadan 2027 start in Chicago?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, pending confirmation by moon sighting on the evening of Sunday, 7 February 2027.

What time is Suhoor in Chicago on the first day of Ramadan 2027?

Suhoor is expected to end around 5:34 AM CST on the first day, shifting a minute or two earlier each day as the month progresses.

What time is Iftar in Chicago during Ramadan 2027?

Iftar (Maghrib) begins around 5:16 PM CST on the first day of Ramadan 2027 and gradually moves later, reaching about 5:51 PM by the final day.

Does Daylight Saving Time affect the Chicago Ramadan 2027 schedule?

No. Daylight Saving Time begins on 14 March 2027, after Ramadan is expected to end, so all times in this timetable stay on Central Standard Time throughout the month.

Which prayer-time convention does this Chicago timetable use?

This page uses the ISNA convention (15° sun angle for Fajr and Isha), the standard reference used by most North American masjids, including those affiliated with organizations in the Chicagoland area.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 expected in Chicago?

Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Wednesday, 10 March 2027, assuming Ramadan completes 30 days, subject to the official moon-sighting announcement.

When is Laylat al-Qadr expected in Chicago in 2027?

The most commonly observed 27th night is expected to fall around Friday, 5 March into Saturday, 6 March 2027, though many Muslims seek it across all odd nights in the last ten days.

Is this Chicago Ramadan 2027 timetable final?

No. All dates are projections based on astronomical calculation. The confirmed start of Ramadan is announced only after the official moon-sighting process near the end of Sha'ban 1448 AH — always check with your local masjid closer to the date.

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