Philadelphia Ramadan Timetable 2027: Sehri and Iftar Times

By Islamic Info Center Editorial Team Reviewed by Mohammad Mamun, Editor-in-Chief Published September 15, 2026 7 min read

Muslims across Pennsylvania are already asking one question as autumn turns to winter: what will the Philadelphia Ramadan Timetable 2027 look like, and when should Sehri end and Iftar begin each day. This guide lays out the full day by day schedule for the city, explains how the times are worked out, and gives you a free PDF you can print and pin on the fridge or share in your local masjid group chat.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, a period of fasting from dawn to sunset, extra night prayer, and closer community ties. Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon rather than the sun, Ramadan shifts about ten to eleven days earlier every year, and in 2027 it is expected to fall in the heart of winter, which usually means shorter, gentler fasting days for the Philadelphia Muslim community.

When Does Ramadan 2027 Start in Philadelphia?

Based on current astronomical projections, the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to be sighted on the evening of Sunday, February 7, 2027, with the first day of fasting falling on Monday, February 8. Local mosques and the wider Philadelphia Muslim community will follow the announcement of national or local moon sighting committees, so treat this date as a reliable planning estimate rather than a final ruling. Once the sighting is confirmed close to the date, the start of Ramadan could shift by a single day either way.

Because Ramadan can run 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, Eid al Fitr 2027 is expected to land on Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10. Keep an eye on announcements from your local Philadelphia masjid in the final days of Ramadan for the confirmed Eid date.

How Philadelphia Prayer Times Are Calculated

The Sehri and Iftar times in this timetable are calculated for Philadelphia's coordinates, close to 40.0 degrees North and 75.1 degrees West, using the standard method followed by the Islamic Society of North America, commonly known as ISNA. This method sets Fajr and Isha at a 15 degree sun angle below the horizon, which is a widely accepted approach for cities in North America at this latitude.

A few practical notes make the table easier to use day to day:

• Sehri should end a few minutes before the listed Fajr time, since Fajr marks the true start of the fasting day.
• Iftar begins right at the listed Maghrib time, which lines up with sunset in Philadelphia.
• Sunrise is included as a reference point, mainly useful for the end of the Fajr prayer window.
• Isha is listed for those who also want to plan Taraweeh prayer timing at their local mosque.

Note: all times below are astronomically estimated in advance of the moon sighting that officially opens Ramadan 1448 AH, and are rounded to the nearest minute. Individual Philadelphia mosques may apply a slightly different calculation angle or a short safety margin, so always cross check with your own masjid's printed calendar for exact congregational prayer timing.

Full Philadelphia Ramadan 2027 Timetable

Here is the complete day by day Sehri and Iftar timetable for Philadelphia, covering all thirty possible days of Ramadan 1448 AH. Scroll sideways on a phone to see every column.

Tips for Fasting Through a Philadelphia Winter Ramadan

A February start means Philadelphia's Ramadan 2027 fasting hours are among the shorter ones in the thirty something year lunar cycle, roughly eleven and a half hours between Fajr and Maghrib on the first day, stretching to around twelve and a half hours by early March. A few practical habits help make the month smoother.

Keep Sehri simple and balanced

Favor slow digesting foods such as oats, eggs, yogurt, and dates rather than heavy fried options, and drink water steadily rather than all at once right before Fajr.

Plan around Philadelphia's early sunset

With Maghrib landing in the late afternoon for most of the month, many families in the area shift dinner earlier and use the post Iftar hours for Taraweeh at the local masjid rather than a late meal.

Check your mosque's community calendar

Masjids across Philadelphia and its suburbs, including centers in Center City, South Philadelphia, and the wider Delaware Valley, typically publish their own printed timetables shortly before Ramadan begins. Cross reference this page with your mosque's calendar for the exact congregational Iftar and Taraweeh schedule near you.

Ramadan Essentials: A Short Refresher

Ramadan, or Sawm, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and centers on abstaining from food, drink, and other daytime restrictions from Fajr until Maghrib. Nights bring extra communal prayer known as Taraweeh, more frequent Quran recitation, and a stronger emphasis on charity, or Sadaqah, throughout the month. For a deeper look at the spiritual foundations of the month, our full guide on what Ramadan means in Islam covers the history, virtues, and etiquette of fasting in more detail.

For readers who want an outside, academic overview of the month's origins and observance, Encyclopaedia Britannica maintains a well sourced reference entry on Ramadan that is a useful companion to this timetable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources and Further Reading

Expected Ramadan 2027 dates referenced from current moon sighting forecasts reported by regional news outlets in early September 2026. Prayer time calculations use the standard ISNA 15 degree method for Philadelphia's coordinates. Always confirm same day timing with your local masjid. Background reading: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Ramadan and Islamic Info Center, What is Ramadan.