UAE Ramadan Time Table 2027: Expected Dates, Sehri & Iftar Timings for Every Emirate
Quick answer: The UAE Ramadan Time Table 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 (1 Ramadan 1448 AH), based on astronomical projections widely reported by UAE outlets. On Day 1, Dubai's estimated Fajr (Sehri end) is around 5:42 AM and Maghrib (Iftar) around 6:12 PM. Ramadan is expected to run 29–30 days, ending around 8–9 March 2027, with Eid Al Fitr likely falling on 9 or 10 March 2027.
Every year, millions of residents across the seven emirates search for the same thing: an accurate UAE Ramadan Time Table to plan Sehri, Iftar, work schedules, and family iftars around. Because Ramadan 2027 is still more than a year away, this guide uses verified astronomical calculations reported by major UAE outlets to give you an early, reliable planning tool — with a full city-wise breakdown for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Al Ain.
All dates and times below are expected estimates, not final religious rulings. The UAE's official Moon Sighting Committee and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) will confirm the exact start date and daily prayer timetable closer to February 2027.
- When Is Ramadan 2027 Expected in the UAE?
- Full UAE Ramadan Time Table 2027 (City-Wise)
- Why Timings Differ Slightly Between Emirates
- Fasting Hours & What to Expect Each Week
- UAE Ramadan Working Hours 2027
- The Daily Ramadan Routine in the UAE
- Laylat al-Qadr & Eid Al Fitr 2027
- Practical Tips for Fasting in the UAE
- Frequently Asked Questions
When Is Ramadan 2027 Expected in the UAE?
Multiple UAE-focused outlets — including Gulf News, Khaleej Times, and The National — cite International Astronomical Centre calculations placing the Ramadan crescent conjunction on Saturday, 6 February 2027. Because visibility that evening and the next is expected to be difficult across the region, the month of Shaban is projected to complete 30 days, putting the first day of fasting at Monday, 8 February 2027.
Note: As with every Hijri month, the Islamic day begins at sunset. So residents may see Ramadan described as starting "the evening of Sunday, 7 February" (when the month is declared) or "Monday, 8 February" (the first full day of fasting) — both are correct, just referring to different moments of the same transition.
Ramadan is expected to last 29 or 30 days, concluding around 8–9 March 2027, with Eid Al Fitr likely falling on 9 or 10 March 2027 depending on the Shawwal moon sighting. For deeper context on how the wider 2027 Islamic calendar lines up, see our Islamic Calendar 2027 guide and the full list of Muslim holidays 2027.
Full UAE Ramadan Time Table 2027 (City-Wise)
Below is an estimated Sehri (Fajr) and Iftar (Maghrib) timetable for the UAE's seven emirates plus Al Ain, at five key checkpoints across the month. Times are approximate, rounded to the nearest minute, and calculated from verified 2026 UAE prayer-time patterns adjusted for the projected 2027 dates.
| City / Emirate | Day 1 — 8 Feb | Day 8 — 15 Feb | Day 15 — 22 Feb | Day 22 — 1 Mar | Day 29 — 8 Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5:42 / 6:12 | 5:36 / 6:16 | 5:29 / 6:20 | 5:21 / 6:24 | 5:13 / 6:28 |
| Sharjah | 5:42 / 6:12 | 5:36 / 6:16 | 5:29 / 6:20 | 5:21 / 6:24 | 5:13 / 6:28 |
| Ajman | 5:42 / 6:12 | 5:36 / 6:16 | 5:29 / 6:20 | 5:21 / 6:24 | 5:13 / 6:28 |
| Umm Al Quwain | 5:43 / 6:13 | 5:37 / 6:17 | 5:30 / 6:21 | 5:22 / 6:25 | 5:14 / 6:29 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 5:40 / 6:10 | 5:34 / 6:14 | 5:27 / 6:18 | 5:19 / 6:22 | 5:11 / 6:26 |
| Fujairah | 5:38 / 6:08 | 5:32 / 6:12 | 5:25 / 6:16 | 5:17 / 6:20 | 5:09 / 6:24 |
| Al Ain | 5:45 / 6:15 | 5:39 / 6:19 | 5:32 / 6:23 | 5:24 / 6:27 | 5:16 / 6:31 |
| Abu Dhabi | 5:47 / 6:17 | 5:41 / 6:21 | 5:34 / 6:25 | 5:26 / 6:29 | 5:18 / 6:33 |
↔ Scroll sideways on mobile to see all five checkpoints.
Use the checkpoints above to interpolate roughly for the days in between — Fajr moves about a minute earlier and Maghrib about half a minute later every one to two days as the month progresses. For a daily, minute-by-minute table closer to Ramadan, bookmark our regularly updated Ramadan Calendar 2027 page, which we refresh as official confirmations come in.
Why Timings Differ Slightly Between Emirates
Fajr and Maghrib depend on each location's exact longitude and latitude relative to the sun. Across the UAE's roughly 500 km east-to-west span, this creates small but real differences:
Eastern Coast (Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah)
Facing the Gulf of Oman, these emirates see the sun rise and set slightly earlier than Dubai — expect Sehri and Iftar a few minutes earlier here.
Central Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain)
These sit close together geographically, so their Fajr and Maghrib times are nearly identical, usually within a minute of one another.
Western & Inland (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain)
Further west along the Arabian Gulf coastline, Abu Dhabi and inland Al Ain typically see Iftar a few minutes later than Dubai.
Why It Matters Practically
If you commute between emirates for work — say, Sharjah to Dubai — check the timetable for wherever you'll actually be at Maghrib, not just your home emirate.
Fasting Hours & What to Expect Each Week
Because Ramadan 2027 falls in winter and early spring, UAE residents can expect one of the more comfortable fasting years of this decade in terms of daylight length.
- Week 1 (8–14 Feb): Roughly 12 hours and 30 minutes of fasting per day.
- Week 2 (15–21 Feb): Around 12 hours 40 minutes, as days lengthen gradually.
- Week 3 (22–28 Feb): Approaching 13 hours of fasting.
- Week 4 (1–8 Mar): Roughly 13 hours 15 minutes by the final week, as the spring equinox approaches.
Compare that with a summer Ramadan in the UAE, where fasting can stretch past 15 hours — 2027 is a genuinely easier year for anyone fasting in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or elsewhere in the Emirates.
UAE Ramadan Working Hours 2027
Under UAE labour law, both public and private sector working hours are typically reduced by two hours a day during Ramadan for all employees, regardless of faith or whether they are fasting. Based on recent years' patterns, expect:
- Public sector: Roughly 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, with shorter Friday hours.
- Private sector: A standard two-hour daily reduction from each company's normal working hours.
Exact 2027 circulars will be issued by the UAE government closer to February 2027 — check the official UAE government portal or your HR department for confirmation nearer the time.
The Daily Ramadan Routine in the UAE
A typical fasting day across the Emirates follows this rhythm:
- Sehri / Suhoor: A pre-dawn meal eaten before the Fajr adhan — many UAE households eat around 4:30–5:00 AM to finish comfortably before Fajr.
- Fajr Prayer: Marks the start of the fast; no food, drink, or smoking until sunset.
- Daytime: Reduced working hours, increased Quran recitation, and charitable giving (Zakat and Sadaqah) are common across UAE communities.
- Iftar: The fast breaks at Maghrib, traditionally with dates and water or laban, followed by Maghrib prayer and a full meal.
- Taraweeh: Extended night prayers held at mosques across the UAE, often drawing large congregations, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi's larger mosques.
For a deeper look at the full spiritual meaning behind these daily rhythms, our complete guide to what Ramadan is and our page on fasting (Sawm) in Islam cover the underlying rulings and rewards in detail.
Laylat al-Qadr & Eid Al Fitr 2027
The last ten nights of Ramadan hold special significance across the UAE, with many mosques hosting extended night prayers and I'tikaf (spiritual retreat). Laylat al-Qadr, described in the Quran as better than a thousand months, is expected to fall on one of the odd-numbered nights in this period — most commonly associated with the 27th night. Read more about its significance in our dedicated Laylat al-Qadr guide.
Eid Al Fitr is projected to begin around 9–10 March 2027, typically bringing UAE residents a multi-day public holiday. Confirmation will follow the same Moon Sighting Committee announcement pattern as Ramadan's start — for live updates as the date approaches, see our Moon Sighting News hub.
Practical Tips for Fasting in the UAE During Ramadan 2027
- Set two alarms for Sehri. With Fajr shifting earlier by about a minute every day, a fixed alarm time will drift out of sync by the third week.
- Hydrate heavily between Iftar and Sehri. UAE daytime temperatures in February–March are mild but can still cause dehydration during fasting hours.
- Check your specific emirate's timing, not just Dubai's. If you live in Fujairah but work in Dubai, use the Maghrib time for wherever you'll be at sunset.
- Download a verified prayer app or bookmark this page. We will update this table with confirmed official times once the UAE's Awqaf authority releases them.
- Plan Zakat al-Fitr early. Most UAE mosques and charities open collection in the final week of Ramadan — our Zakat & Fidya calculator can help you work out the amount in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions About UAE Ramadan Time Table 2027
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start on Monday, 8 February 2027, based on astronomical calculations reported by UAE media. The exact date will only be confirmed after the official moon-sighting announcement in early February 2027.
On the projected first day, 8 February 2027, Dubai's estimated Fajr (Sehri end) is around 5:42 AM and Maghrib (Iftar) is around 6:12 PM. These are early estimates and should be confirmed closer to the date.
Not significantly — the difference is typically only 4 to 6 minutes, with Abu Dhabi's Fajr and Maghrib falling slightly later than Dubai's due to its more westerly location.
Fasting hours are expected to range from around 12 hours 30 minutes at the start of the month to roughly 13 hours 15 minutes by the end, since Ramadan 2027 falls in winter and early spring.
Eid Al Fitr 2027 is projected to fall around 9 or 10 March 2027, depending on whether Ramadan completes 29 or 30 days and on the official Shawwal moon sighting.
Yes. UAE labour law typically reduces both public and private sector working hours by around two hours a day during Ramadan for all employees, though the exact 2027 circular will be confirmed closer to the month.
Written by Mohammad Mamun
CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Islamic Info Center, a digital media platform dedicated to accurate, accessible Islamic knowledge for Muslims worldwide. This article's dates and timings were cross-checked against astronomical projections from the International Astronomical Centre and reporting from leading UAE news outlets, and will be updated as official confirmations are released.
References & Further Reading
- Gulf News — When Does Ramadan 2027 Begin? Everything You Need to Know
- The National — Ramadan 2027 and Eid Al Fitr Holiday: Potential Dates for the UAE
- Islamic Info Center — What is Ramadan? A Complete Guide
This article provides early planning estimates based on astronomical projections. It is not an official government or religious announcement. Always confirm exact Ramadan dates and daily prayer times with the UAE's General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) or your local mosque closer to February 2027.