Ramadan Timetable in India 2027
Planning your fasts months ahead makes Ramadan easier — and if you are searching for the Ramadan Timetable in India 2027, you are already one step ahead. This guide gives you the expected start date, a city-wise Sehri and Iftar timetable for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and more, a live prayer-time widget, and the moon-sighting process that finally confirms the date for Indian Muslims.
When Does Ramadan 2027 Start in India?
The Islamic calendar is lunar, so every Hijri month-including Ramadan, the ninth month-begins only after the new crescent moon (Hilal) is sighted. Because the lunar year is about 10–11 days shorter than the solar year, Ramadan drifts earlier each Gregorian year. Ramadan 1447 AH fell in February–March 2026, and Ramadan 1448 AH is projected to begin around February 9, 2027, roughly 10 days earlier than the previous year.
For India specifically, the moon-sighting night is expected on the evening of Monday, February 8, 2027. If the crescent is sighted after Maghrib that evening, the first fast begins the next morning, Tuesday, February 9. If the sky is overcast and the moon cannot be confirmed, the month of Sha'ban is completed to 30 days and Ramadan begins a day later, on February 10.
Ramadan 2027 Timetable for Major Indian Cities
India spans nearly 30 degrees of longitude-from Gujarat in the west to the Northeast in the east-and more than 25 degrees of latitude, from Kashmir to Kerala. That geographic spread means Sehri and Iftar times can differ by 30–45 minutes between cities on the very same date. Below is an estimated timetable for Day 1 of Ramadan 2027 (around February 9, 2027) for major Indian cities with large Muslim populations.
| City | Sehri Ends (Fajr) | Iftar (Maghrib) | Approx. Fast Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 5:28 AM | 6:11 PM | ~12h 43m |
| Mumbai | 5:48 AM | 6:21 PM | ~12h 33m |
| Kolkata | 4:59 AM | 5:36 PM | ~12h 37m |
| Chennai | 5:51 AM | 6:07 PM | ~12h 16m |
| Hyderabad | 5:38 AM | 6:08 PM | ~12h 30m |
| Bengaluru | 5:49 AM | 6:08 PM | ~12h 19m |
| Lucknow | 5:18 AM | 6:00 PM | ~12h 42m |
| Ahmedabad | 5:49 AM | 6:29 PM | ~12h 40m |
| Jaipur | 5:36 AM | 6:18 PM | ~12h 42m |
| Patna | 5:03 AM | 5:47 PM | ~12h 44m |
| Srinagar | 5:36 AM | 6:08 PM | ~12h 32m |
| Bhopal | 5:35 AM | 6:16 PM | ~12h 41m |
These are estimated timings for Day 1 only, calculated using standard astronomical methods for early February 2027. Sehri and Iftar shift by 1–3 minutes daily throughout the month. Use the live widget below or your local mosque's printed calendar for exact daily times.
Live Sehri & Iftar Time Widget for Ramadan 2027 (India)
Select your city below to pull the full day-by-day Ramadan 2027 Sehri and Iftar schedule, generated live from the Aladhan prayer-time API using the calculation method commonly followed across South Asia.
Families across India prepare for Iftar as the sun sets during Ramadan.
How Ramadan Timings Are Calculated
Sehri and Iftar times are not arbitrary — they are tied directly to two of the five daily prayers. Sehri must end by Fajr (the start of the pre-dawn prayer, when true dawn breaks), and Iftar begins at Maghrib (sunset, when the sun's disc fully disappears below the horizon). Prayer-time engines like the Aladhan API calculate these moments using the sun's angle below the horizon at a given latitude, longitude and date.
Which Calculation Method Applies to India?
Most Indian mosques, Islamic organisations and prayer-time apps use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr angle 18°, Isha angle 18°), which is the regional standard across South Asia including Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. Some communities in India also follow the Muslim World League method. Differences between methods are usually only 1–3 minutes and rarely change the practical Sehri or Iftar time.
Why Sehri and Iftar Times Differ Across India
India's east-west spread means the sun rises and sets at noticeably different clock times even though the whole country uses a single time zone (IST, UTC+5:30). Guwahati in the Northeast sees Fajr and Maghrib nearly 30–40 minutes earlier than Mumbai on the same date, because the sun physically rises and sets earlier in the east. Latitude adds a smaller effect-during February–March, the difference between Kashmir in the north and Kerala in the south is comparatively modest, roughly 5–15 minutes.
Moon Sighting in India: Who Confirms the Date
Unlike a fixed calendar date, the actual first day of Ramadan in India is confirmed only after the Hilal (new crescent) is sighted. Several respected bodies coordinate this process:
Key Moon-Sighting Authorities in India
The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and regional Ruet-e-Hilal committees attached to major mosques-including the historic Jama Masjid, Delhi-collect sighting reports from across the country each evening near the end of Sha'ban. Once credible sighting reports are verified, an official announcement is made, typically broadcast through mosque loudspeakers, local news, and Islamic organisation social media pages.
Because India is a large country, a very small number of regions occasionally announce a day's difference from the national consensus due to local sighting conditions — this is normal and has always been part of the lunar sighting tradition. Kerala, for example, has at times observed Ramadan a day apart from North India due to independent regional committees.
"The month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong)." — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185
For the most reliable confirmation of the Ramadan 2027 start date in your city, follow the announcement from your local mosque or the nearest recognised Ruet-e-Hilal committee rather than relying solely on pre-calculated astronomical dates.
Tips for a Healthy Ramadan in India
India's climate and food culture shape how families approach Sehri and Iftar. A few practical, experience-based tips help make the month smoother:
🥣 Build a Balanced Sehri
Favor slow-digesting foods — daliya (broken wheat porridge), curd, eggs, and whole-wheat roti-over heavy fried parathas that leave you sluggish before the day's first prayer.
💧 Hydrate Around the Fast, Not Just at Iftar
February–March in most of India is mild, but Southern cities like Chennai and Hyderabad can still be warm by midday. Spread water intake between Iftar and Sehri rather than drinking large amounts at once.
🍇 Break the Fast the Sunnah Way
Dates and water remain the simplest, most authentic way to open Iftar, followed by a short pause before the main meal — a practice millions of Indian households follow every evening of Ramadan.
🕌 Plan Around Local Taraweeh Timings
Taraweeh timings vary between mosques — some Delhi and Lucknow mosques begin shortly after Isha, while parts of South India schedule it slightly later. Check with your local masjid so Sehri, work, and prayer schedules align comfortably.
A family gathers for Iftar — a nightly ritual observed across millions of Indian homes during Ramadan.
Spiritual Significance of Ramadan for Indian Muslims
With one of the largest Muslim populations in the world, India observes Ramadan through a rich blend of local tradition and universal Islamic practice-Sehri announced by drummers (Seheriwalas) in older city quarters, Iftar gatherings that welcome neighbours of every faith, and crowded Taraweeh prayers in mosques from Srinagar to Kanyakumari. Beyond fasting, the month emphasises Quran recitation, increased Zakat and Sadaqah, and seeking Laylat al-Qadr in the final ten nights — traditions that unite Indian Muslims with the wider global Ummah every year.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ramadan Timetable India 2027
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in India on Tuesday, February 9, 2027, following moon sighting on the evening of Monday, February 8, 2027. The exact date will be confirmed by local Ruet-e-Hilal committees and mosque announcements closer to the date.
Sehri in New Delhi is estimated to end around 5:28 AM on the first day of Ramadan 2027 (February 9), with Iftar around 6:11 PM. Times shift by a few minutes each day, so use the live widget above for the exact daily schedule.
Iftar in Mumbai is estimated at approximately 6:21 PM on Day 1 of Ramadan 2027, with Sehri ending around 5:48 AM. Mumbai's Iftar time runs later than Delhi's because of its western longitude.
India uses a single time zone (IST) despite spanning nearly 30 degrees of longitude, so the sun physically rises and sets at different clock times across the country. Eastern cities like Kolkata and Guwahati see Fajr and Maghrib earlier than western cities like Ahmedabad and Mumbai on the same date.
Most Indian mosques and Islamic apps use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, the regional standard for South Asia. Some communities also reference the Muslim World League method, though the difference is usually just 1–3 minutes.
Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is projected to last 29 or 30 days, ending around March 10, 2027. The exact number of fasting days depends on the moon sighting at the end of the month, which determines whether Eid al-Fitr falls on March 11 or 12, 2027.
Yes, occasionally. Because moon sighting is a local, evidence-based process, some regions-such as parts of Kerala with independent Ruet-e-Hilal committees-have historically announced Ramadan a day apart from North India. This is a normal and accepted part of the Islamic lunar sighting tradition.
