Ramadan is the most anticipated month on the Islamic calendar, and for the roughly 900,000 Muslims who call New York City home, getting the daily Sehri and Iftar times right matters from the very first fast. This guide lays out the complete New York City Ramadan timetable 2027, explains exactly how the times are worked out for NYC's latitude, and answers the questions families across the five boroughs ask every year as the month approaches.

The timings below cover Fajr (dawn, when Sehri ends), Sunrise, and Maghrib (sunset, when the fast is broken with Iftar) for every day of Ramadan 1448 AH, expected to fall between early February and early March 2027.

Why New York City's Ramadan Times Look the Way They Do

New York sits at roughly 40.7°N latitude, considerably farther north than cities like Cairo, Dhaka, or Jakarta. That single fact explains most of what's distinctive about the city's Ramadan calendar. In early February, the sun rises later and sets earlier than it will by early March, so the very first fasts of the month are noticeably shorter than the last ones. Over the course of the 29 or 30 days, the fasting window in NYC lengthens by well over an hour as the days grow longer heading into spring.

This is also why a Ramadan timetable copied from another country, or even another U.S. city, is never accurate for New York. Fajr and Maghrib depend on the sun's exact position for a specific latitude and longitude, so a family in Jamaica, Queens should use NYC-specific times rather than a generic national average.

Complete New York City Ramadan 2027 Timetable

The table below gives Sehri end (Fajr), Sunrise, and Iftar (Maghrib) for every day of Ramadan, calculated for New York City using the ISNA angle method (18° for Fajr, 15° for Isha) and adjusted to U.S. Eastern Standard Time. As a safety margin, many families stop eating 5–10 minutes before the listed Fajr time — check with your local masjid if it follows a fixed Imsak buffer.

Times are calculated estimates for New York City (ISNA method, Eastern Standard Time) and are meant for planning purposes. Because Ramadan begins with the physical or calculated sighting of the new moon, the actual start date can shift by a day — always confirm the evening's announcement with your local masjid or a body such as the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) before your first Sehri.

Sehri and Iftar Tips for New York City Muslims

For a deeper look at the spiritual purpose behind the fast itself, see our full guide to fasting in Islam, and for the five daily prayers that structure a Ramadan day, read our explainer on Salah (prayer).

Ramadan Prayer Times Across NYC's Five Boroughs

Fajr and Maghrib shift by only a minute or two between the boroughs, since New York City spans a small geographic area. The timetable above is accurate citywide, but here's roughly where each borough's major congregational Iftars and taraweeh prayers are held.

Always confirm exact Iftar and taraweeh timings with your neighborhood masjid, since some congregations add a short safety margin to the calculated Maghrib time.

Key Islamic Dates During Ramadan 2027

A few dates are worth marking on your calendar alongside the daily timetable:

• 1 Ramadan 1448 AH: expected Monday or Tuesday, February 8–9, 2027 — the first day of fasting.
• Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power): most likely to fall on one of the odd nights in the final ten days — around March 1, 3, 5, or 7, 2027 — with the 27th night (around March 6–7) traditionally observed with heightened devotion.
• Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH: expected around Tuesday, March 9, 2027, marking the end of the fasting month.

"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion." — Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:185

The Spiritual Purpose Behind the New York City Fast

Sawm, the act of fasting, is the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam, and Ramadan is when it becomes obligatory for able adult Muslims. Beyond abstaining from food and drink between the Fajr and Maghrib times in the table above, the month is built around increased prayer, Qur'an recitation, charity, and self-restraint. For many New Yorkers, that means adjusting work schedules around taraweeh at the masjid, organizing community Iftars for coworkers and neighbors, and using the extra quiet hours before Sehri for personal reflection.

Zakat al-Fitr and Giving Back in NYC

Ramadan closes with Zakat al-Fitr, a charitable payment due before Eid prayers so that families in need can also celebrate the holiday. Most NYC mosques set a per-person amount in the days leading up to Eid and collect it directly or through partner charities. If you're unfamiliar with how this obligation works alongside annual Zakat, our guide to Zakat in Islam breaks down the calculation and who qualifies to receive it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Ramadan 2027 start in New York City?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin at Maghrib on Sunday or Monday, February 7–8, 2027, making Monday or Tuesday, February 8–9, 2027 the first day of fasting in New York City. The exact date depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon and will be confirmed by ISNA, the Fiqh Council of North America, or your local mosque a day or two before the month begins.

What is the Sehri (Suhoor) time in NYC on the first day of Ramadan 2027?

Based on current calculations, Sehri ends around 5:41 AM on the first fasting day, which is when Fajr begins. Many families stop eating a few minutes earlier as a safety margin — check the full timetable above for every day of the month.

What is the Iftar time in NYC on the first day of Ramadan 2027?

Iftar, marked by the Maghrib prayer, falls around 5:23 PM on the first day of Ramadan 2027 in New York City and moves later by roughly a minute or two each day as the month progresses.

How long is the daily fast in New York City during Ramadan 2027?

The fast starts near 11 hours 40 minutes on the first day and gradually lengthens to about 12 hours 50 minutes to 13 hours by the final days of the month, since Ramadan 2027 coincides with lengthening daylight ahead of the spring equinox.

Which calculation method is used for NYC Ramadan prayer times?

This timetable uses the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) angle method — 18° for Fajr and 15° for Isha — which is the most widely followed standard across North America. Some mosques use a slightly different angle, which can shift Fajr and Isha by a few minutes.

Do Sehri and Iftar times differ across NYC boroughs?

Only marginally. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are close enough geographically that Fajr and Maghrib times differ by a minute or less between them, so this single citywide timetable applies to all five boroughs.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in New York?

Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected around Tuesday, March 9, 2027, depending on whether Ramadan completes 29 or 30 days, with the exact date confirmed by moon sighting near the end of the month.

When are the most important nights (Laylat al-Qadr) in Ramadan 2027?

Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, is expected within the final ten nights of Ramadan 2027, most commonly associated with the odd nights around late February and the first week of March, with the 27th night receiving particular attention from worshippers.

Is the NYC Ramadan 2027 timetable subject to change?

Yes. All dates and times on this page are calculated estimates. Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon, so the actual start date, and every day's schedule that follows it, can shift by a day. Always verify with your local masjid close to the date.

Disclaimer: The dates and prayer times in this article are astronomical calculations for New York City and are provided for planning purposes only. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and the actual start of Ramadan and each day's exact Fajr and Maghrib times should be confirmed with your local mosque or a recognized Islamic authority. For general background on the significance of the month, see Encyclopedia Britannica's overview of Ramadan.