Columbus Ramadan Calendar 2027: Complete Sehri and Iftar Timetable

By Aisha Rahman, Community Content Editor · Published September 23, 2026 · Updated regularly as moon sighting news arrives

Families across Columbus, Ohio, are already asking one question: when does Ramadan 2027 begin, and what will the daily Sehri and Iftar schedule look like? This guide brings together the expected dates for Ramadan 1448 AH, a full day by day timetable for Columbus, a free PDF you can download and print, and answers to the questions local Muslims ask most often. Every timing below is clearly labeled as an estimate, since the true start of Ramadan is only confirmed once the crescent moon is sighted.

When Is Ramadan 2027 in Columbus, Ohio?

Based on current astronomical projections, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, with the crescent moon sighted the evening before on Sunday, February 7. The month is likely to run for 29 or 30 days, placing the last day of fasting around Monday, March 8, or Tuesday, March 9, 2027. Eid al Fitr would then follow on the next day, once Shawwal begins.

These dates are calculated projections shared by astronomical societies and Islamic organizations well ahead of time. The final, binding date is always announced closer to the month itself, once the Hilal committee or a recognized regional authority confirms the sighting. Columbus area mosques typically follow the announcement made by national bodies such as the Fiqh Council of North America, so it is wise to check with your local masjid a day or two before February 8.

Why Does the Ramadan Date Change Every Year?

Ramadan follows the Hijri calendar, which is a purely lunar calendar made up of twelve months of 29 or 30 days each. Since a lunar year is about eleven days shorter than the solar Gregorian year, Ramadan moves backward through the seasons, arriving roughly eleven days earlier each year. This is why Ramadan 2026 falls in February and March, while Ramadan 2027 falls even earlier, mostly within February. Over a cycle of about thirty three years, Ramadan eventually passes through every season.

For Columbus residents, this earlier date in 2027 means shorter days and cooler weather during the fast, similar to recent winters, with a fasting window that is more manageable than the long summer fasts experienced a decade ago.

Columbus Ramadan Calendar 2027: Daily Sehri and Iftar Timetable

The table below lists the estimated Sehri ending time (Fajr), sunrise, Maghrib or Iftar time, and Isha time for every day of Ramadan 2027 in Columbus, Ohio (Eastern Time). Times are rounded to the nearest minute and calculated for the coordinates of Columbus using a standard 15 degree sun angle, the convention followed by many North American mosques for Fajr and Isha.

Notice that Sehri ends a little earlier and Iftar arrives a little later with each passing week. This is simply the natural lengthening of daylight in Columbus as winter turns toward spring, and it is worth planning your Suhoor alarm around the later dates of the month.

How These Sehri and Iftar Times Were Calculated

All times on this page are generated from astronomical sunrise and sunset calculations for the coordinates of Columbus, Ohio, using the standard 15 degree sun depression angle for Fajr and Isha, a convention widely used by North American Islamic organizations. Maghrib is taken directly from local sunset. Because Ramadan 2027 has not yet been confirmed by moon sighting, both the start date and the exact daily minute may move by a day once official announcements are made. We recommend treating this table as a reliable planning guide and confirming same day timings with your local mosque once Ramadan begins.

Ramadan in Columbus: Mosques and Community

Columbus and the surrounding Central Ohio area are home to an active and growing Muslim community, with several mosques offering Taraweeh prayers, iftar gatherings, and Ramadan programming throughout the month. Some of the well known centers include:

• Noor Islamic Cultural Center, 5001 Wilcox Road, Dublin, Ohio, one of the largest mosques in Central Ohio, offering five daily congregational prayers and community iftars during Ramadan.
• Abubakar Assidiq Islamic Center, 591 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus, Ohio, serving the West Side Muslim community with regular Ramadan programs.
• Masjid Ibn Taymiyah, 2334 Mock Road, Columbus, Ohio, a long serving masjid on the East Side.
• Masjid Namrah, 4501 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio, part of the growing Muslim presence in the southeast metro area.

Many of these centers publish their own confirmed prayer schedules a few days before Ramadan starts. It is always a good idea to follow your local masjid social media page or website for the final word on timings, especially around the first and last few days of the month.

Preparing for a Healthy Ramadan in Columbus

Ramadan is a month of worship, generosity, and community, and a little planning goes a long way toward making the fast easier on both body and schedule. A few general reminders that Columbus families often find helpful:

• Keep Suhoor simple but balanced, with slow releasing foods like oats, dates, and yogurt to help sustain energy through the day.
• Stay hydrated between Iftar and bedtime rather than all at once right before Fajr.
• Plan your commute or work schedule around Maghrib time on days when Iftar falls during rush hour.
• Check your local masjid calendar for Taraweeh and Jummah timing changes during Ramadan.
• Set aside time each night for Quran reading, reflection, and family iftar, since these are the practices that give the month its deeper meaning.

As always, anyone with a medical condition that affects fasting, such as diabetes or pregnancy, should speak with a doctor and a knowledgeable local scholar about their individual situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Reading

Learn more about the meaning and practice of the holy month in our detailed guide, What Is Ramadan? A Complete Guide to the Holy Month in Islam, published by Islamic Info Center. For a general academic overview of the observance, see the Encyclopaedia Britannica entry on Ramadan.

About the author: Aisha Rahman is a community content editor who researches Islamic calendar dates, prayer schedules, and Ramadan resources for Muslim readers across the United States, working from published moon sighting data and astronomical calculations.

This article was reviewed for accuracy against current published Ramadan 2027 projections as of September 2026 and will be updated once an official moon sighting announcement is made.

Final Thoughts

Ramadan 2027 is on track to begin in early February for Columbus, Ohio, bringing shorter fasting hours and a welcome return to cooler weather. Use the timetable above to plan your Sehri and Iftar, download the free PDF for easy reference, and keep an eye on your local mosque for the final confirmed dates once the crescent moon is sighted. Ramadan Mubarak in advance to the Columbus Muslim community.

Disclaimer: All 2027 dates and times on this page are estimates based on astronomical calculation and standard yearly patterns of the Hijri calendar. They are provided for planning purposes only and are subject to change once confirmed by official moon sighting. This page is not a substitute for guidance from your local mosque or a qualified religious authority.