Ramadan 1448 H is expected to begin in Bangladesh on Monday, 8 February 2027, subject to the National Moon Sighting Committee’s confirmation.
Below are day-by-day Sehri and Iftar timetables for Dhaka and Sylhet, plus key dates and tips.
When Ramadan 2027 Starts in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s National Moon Sighting Committee announces the official start of Ramadan after its meeting in Dhaka. Astronomical projections from the Hijri calendar for Bangladesh place 1 Ramadan 1448 on Monday, 8 February 2027.
If the crescent isn’t sighted on 7 February, the first fast moves to Tuesday, 9 February 2027, and Eid al-Fitr shifts to 10 or 11 March 2027.
Always wait for the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh (IFB) confirmation the evening before fasting begins — mosques in Dhaka, Sylhet and the rest of the country follow the national announcement, not Saudi Arabia’s.
For traditions, food and a wider travel guide, see our Ramadan in Bangladesh guide.
Sehri and Iftar Times in Dhaka: Full 29-Day Calendar
The day-by-day timetable below is calculated for Dhaka (23.81°N, 90.41°E) using the 18° Fajr depression standard followed by the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh.
| Day | Date | Sehri Ends (Fajr) | Iftar (Maghrib) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon, 08 Feb 2027 | 5:19 AM | 5:49 PM |
| 2 | Tue, 09 Feb 2027 | 5:19 AM | 5:50 PM |
| 3 | Wed, 10 Feb 2027 | 5:18 AM | 5:50 PM |
| 4 | Thu, 11 Feb 2027 | 5:18 AM | 5:51 PM |
| 5 | Fri, 12 Feb 2027 | 5:17 AM | 5:52 PM |
| 6 | Sat, 13 Feb 2027 | 5:17 AM | 5:52 PM |
| 7 | Sun, 14 Feb 2027 | 5:16 AM | 5:53 PM |
| 8 | Mon, 15 Feb 2027 | 5:16 AM | 5:53 PM |
| 9 | Tue, 16 Feb 2027 | 5:15 AM | 5:54 PM |
| 10 | Wed, 17 Feb 2027 | 5:14 AM | 5:55 PM |
| 11 | Thu, 18 Feb 2027 | 5:14 AM | 5:55 PM |
| 12 | Fri, 19 Feb 2027 | 5:13 AM | 5:56 PM |
| 13 | Sat, 20 Feb 2027 | 5:12 AM | 5:56 PM |
| 14 | Sun, 21 Feb 2027 | 5:12 AM | 5:57 PM |
| 15 | Mon, 22 Feb 2027 | 5:11 AM | 5:57 PM |
| 16 | Tue, 23 Feb 2027 | 5:10 AM | 5:58 PM |
| 17 | Wed, 24 Feb 2027 | 5:10 AM | 5:58 PM |
| 18 | Thu, 25 Feb 2027 | 5:09 AM | 5:59 PM |
| 19 | Fri, 26 Feb 2027 | 5:08 AM | 5:59 PM |
| 20 | Sat, 27 Feb 2027 | 5:07 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 21 | Sun, 28 Feb 2027 | 5:06 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 22 | Mon, 01 Mar 2027 | 5:06 AM | 6:01 PM |
| 23 | Tue, 02 Mar 2027 | 5:05 AM | 6:01 PM |
| 24 | Wed, 03 Mar 2027 | 5:04 AM | 6:02 PM |
| 25 | Thu, 04 Mar 2027 | 5:03 AM | 6:02 PM |
| 26 | Fri, 05 Mar 2027 | 5:02 AM | 6:03 PM |
| 27 | Sat, 06 Mar 2027 | 5:01 AM | 6:03 PM |
| 28 | Sun, 07 Mar 2027 | 5:00 AM | 6:04 PM |
| 29 | Mon, 08 Mar 2027 | 4:59 AM | 6:04 PM |
Sehri and Iftar Times in Sylhet: Full 29-Day Calendar
Sylhet sits northeast of Dhaka, so both Fajr and Maghrib fall a few minutes earlier — roughly 5 to 7 minutes ahead of the Dhaka chart.
| Day | Date | Sehri Ends (Fajr) | Iftar (Maghrib) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon, 08 Feb 2027 | 5:14 AM | 5:42 PM |
| 2 | Tue, 09 Feb 2027 | 5:14 AM | 5:43 PM |
| 3 | Wed, 10 Feb 2027 | 5:13 AM | 5:43 PM |
| 4 | Thu, 11 Feb 2027 | 5:13 AM | 5:44 PM |
| 5 | Fri, 12 Feb 2027 | 5:12 AM | 5:45 PM |
| 6 | Sat, 13 Feb 2027 | 5:11 AM | 5:45 PM |
| 7 | Sun, 14 Feb 2027 | 5:11 AM | 5:46 PM |
| 8 | Mon, 15 Feb 2027 | 5:10 AM | 5:46 PM |
| 9 | Tue, 16 Feb 2027 | 5:10 AM | 5:47 PM |
| 10 | Wed, 17 Feb 2027 | 5:09 AM | 5:48 PM |
| 11 | Thu, 18 Feb 2027 | 5:08 AM | 5:48 PM |
| 12 | Fri, 19 Feb 2027 | 5:08 AM | 5:49 PM |
| 13 | Sat, 20 Feb 2027 | 5:07 AM | 5:49 PM |
| 14 | Sun, 21 Feb 2027 | 5:06 AM | 5:50 PM |
| 15 | Mon, 22 Feb 2027 | 5:05 AM | 5:51 PM |
| 16 | Tue, 23 Feb 2027 | 5:05 AM | 5:51 PM |
| 17 | Wed, 24 Feb 2027 | 5:04 AM | 5:52 PM |
| 18 | Thu, 25 Feb 2027 | 5:03 AM | 5:52 PM |
| 19 | Fri, 26 Feb 2027 | 5:02 AM | 5:53 PM |
| 20 | Sat, 27 Feb 2027 | 5:02 AM | 5:53 PM |
| 21 | Sun, 28 Feb 2027 | 5:01 AM | 5:54 PM |
| 22 | Mon, 01 Mar 2027 | 5:00 AM | 5:54 PM |
| 23 | Tue, 02 Mar 2027 | 4:59 AM | 5:55 PM |
| 24 | Wed, 03 Mar 2027 | 4:58 AM | 5:55 PM |
| 25 | Thu, 04 Mar 2027 | 4:57 AM | 5:56 PM |
| 26 | Fri, 05 Mar 2027 | 4:56 AM | 5:56 PM |
| 27 | Sat, 06 Mar 2027 | 4:55 AM | 5:57 PM |
| 28 | Sun, 07 Mar 2027 | 4:54 AM | 5:57 PM |
| 29 | Mon, 08 Mar 2027 | 4:53 AM | 5:58 PM |
Times are astronomical projections. The Islamic Foundation Bangladesh publishes the official minute-by-minute chart shortly before Ramadan — confirm before each fast.
Fasting Hours Across the Month
Ramadan 2027 falls in late winter and early spring, so daylight hours stay relatively short compared with summer Ramadans. In Dhaka:
- First fast (8 Feb): roughly 12 hours 30 minutes
- Mid-Ramadan (22 Feb): roughly 12 hours 46 minutes
- Last fast (8 Mar): roughly 13 hours 5 minutes
Fasts lengthen by about 35 minutes between Day 1 and Day 29. Sylhet runs a couple of minutes shorter but follows the same gradual curve. For the wider regional picture and Eid forecast, see our Ramadan 2027 guide.
Key Dates: Laylat al-Qadr and Eid al-Fitr
Laylat al-Qadr
The Night of Power falls in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, with the 27th night most widely observed. For 2027, that lines up with the night of 5–6 March.
Major mosques — including Dhaka’s Baitul Mukarram National Mosque and Sylhet’s Hazrat Shah Jalal Dargah Mosque — hold extended Qiyam-ul-Layl prayers on the odd nights of the last ten days.
I’tikaf, the spiritual retreat of the final ten days, typically begins after Maghrib on 27 February 2027 (the eve of 20 Ramadan).
Eid al-Fitr 2027
Eid is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 if Ramadan runs 29 days, or Wednesday, 10 March 2027 if it completes 30. The IFB announces the final date after the Shawwal moon sighting.
In recent years, Dhaka’s main Eid jamaat has been held at the National Eidgah Maidan and Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, while Sylhet’s largest congregation gathers at the historic Shahi Eidgah.
Practical Tips for Ramadan in Dhaka and Sylhet
- Iftar bazaars: Old Dhaka’s historic Chawkbazar market is the country’s most famous, alongside the stalls on Bailey Road; in Sylhet, head to Bandar Bazar and Zindabazar. Arrive about 45 minutes before Maghrib.
- Local iftar staples: piyaju, beguni, jilapi, chola, haleem and muri, plus Old Dhaka’s shahi specialities.
- Late-night Sehri: eateries in Old Dhaka, Dhanmondi and Sylhet’s Zindabazar stay open through the early hours.
- Airport timing: allow extra buffer at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka and Osmani International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet on Eid eve — domestic seats fill fast.
- Eid-period flights: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines and Air Astra may adjust Eid schedules on domestic routes such as Cox’s Bazar and Chittagong; check airline schedules and book ahead.
- Where to stay: hotels in Dhaka around Gulshan and Banani, or hotels in Sylhet near Zindabazar, keep you closest to the iftar circuit.
- Travelling between cities: break your fast by the local Maghrib time of wherever you are at sunset — the same applies to Sehri and prayer times. Heading southeast? See our Ramadan calendar for Chittagong.
- Office hours: government offices usually shift to a shorter Ramadan schedule, in recent years around 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Traffic: expect heavy pre-iftar congestion in Dhaka between roughly 4:30 and 6:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Sehri and Iftar times the same in Dhaka and Sylhet?
No. Sylhet lies northeast of Dhaka, so both Fajr and Maghrib arrive roughly 5 to 7 minutes earlier. Use the city-specific chart above rather than a single national time.
Where can I get the official daily timetable?
The Islamic Foundation Bangladesh publishes official, district-wise Sehri and Iftar schedules on islamicfoundation.gov.bd in the weeks before Ramadan. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department also issues Islamic calendar materials.
Will Ramadan 2027 be 29 or 30 days in Bangladesh?
It depends on the Shawwal moon sighting on the 29th evening. If the crescent is sighted on 8 March 2027, Ramadan ends at 29 days and Eid is on 9 March. If not, it completes 30 days and Eid falls on 10 March.
How do I adjust fasting times when travelling between cities?
Follow the local time of wherever you are at sunset. If you reach your destination before Maghrib, break your fast on that city’s time — the same rule applies to Sehri before Fajr.
Sources
- Islamic Foundation Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Meteorological Department — Islamic Calendar
- Ramadan 1448 / 2027 Hijri Calendar for Bangladesh
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