Ramadan 2027 in Islamabad is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, with the first fast falling that day. Dates depend on the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s moon sighting.
Use the calendar below for daily Sehri and Iftar timings across the 29 fasting days. Confirm with your neighbourhood mosque on the eve of Ramadan.
Ramadan 2027 Calendar for Islamabad
The table covers all 29 expected fasting days, from 8 February to 8 March 2027. Times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation used widely across Pakistan. Cross-check with the Pakistan Meteorological Department for moon-sighting announcements.
If you are travelling within the region during Ramadan, daily timetables are also published for Lahore and Dhaka.
| Ramadan | Date | Sehri | Iftar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Feb 2027 | 05:35 AM | 05:45 PM |
| 2 | 9 Feb 2027 | 05:34 AM | 05:46 PM |
| 3 | 10 Feb 2027 | 05:33 AM | 05:47 PM |
| 4 | 11 Feb 2027 | 05:32 AM | 05:48 PM |
| 5 | 12 Feb 2027 | 05:32 AM | 05:49 PM |
| 6 | 13 Feb 2027 | 05:31 AM | 05:50 PM |
| 7 | 14 Feb 2027 | 05:30 AM | 05:51 PM |
| 8 | 15 Feb 2027 | 05:29 AM | 05:52 PM |
| 9 | 16 Feb 2027 | 05:28 AM | 05:53 PM |
| 10 | 17 Feb 2027 | 05:27 AM | 05:54 PM |
| 11 | 18 Feb 2027 | 05:26 AM | 05:54 PM |
| 12 | 19 Feb 2027 | 05:25 AM | 05:55 PM |
| 13 | 20 Feb 2027 | 05:24 AM | 05:56 PM |
| 14 | 21 Feb 2027 | 05:23 AM | 05:57 PM |
| 15 | 22 Feb 2027 | 05:22 AM | 05:58 PM |
| 16 | 23 Feb 2027 | 05:21 AM | 05:59 PM |
| 17 | 24 Feb 2027 | 05:20 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 18 | 25 Feb 2027 | 05:19 AM | 06:01 PM |
| 19 | 26 Feb 2027 | 05:18 AM | 06:01 PM |
| 20 | 27 Feb 2027 | 05:17 AM | 06:02 PM |
| 21 | 28 Feb 2027 | 05:16 AM | 06:03 PM |
| 22 | 1 Mar 2027 | 05:14 AM | 06:04 PM |
| 23 | 2 Mar 2027 | 05:13 AM | 06:05 PM |
| 24 | 3 Mar 2027 | 05:12 AM | 06:06 PM |
| 25 | 4 Mar 2027 | 05:11 AM | 06:07 PM |
| 26 | 5 Mar 2027 | 05:09 AM | 06:07 PM |
| 27 | 6 Mar 2027 | 05:08 AM | 06:08 PM |
| 28 | 7 Mar 2027 | 05:07 AM | 06:09 PM |
| 29 | 8 Mar 2027 | 05:06 AM | 06:10 PM |
Fast-Day Checklist for Islamabad
- Stock Sehri with slow-release protein, dates, and yogurt; the cool February mornings make heavy meals tempting but unwise.
- Carry a thermos of warm kahwah for after Iftar; the green-tea infusion settles the stomach in plateau evenings.
- Plan Taraweeh logistics in advance; Faisal Mosque, Lal Masjid, and the Centaurus prayer halls all run on slightly different schedules.
- Pay Zakat al-Fitr through the Ehsaas portal or your local mosque before the last ten nights to avoid Eid-eve queues.
- Keep a small bottle of water and a date in your bag if you commute on the Orange or Red Line BRT; opening the fast on board is permitted.
- Book hotels in Islamabad with Iftar service if you are visiting for the last Ashra; demand peaks the final week.
Hills, Highways, and Mosques
- Pir Sohawa and Margalla viewpoints: Higher elevation means an earlier sunset view but Iftar still follows the official Islamabad timing. Set a phone alarm rather than going by horizon.
- Faisal Mosque Taraweeh: The courtyard fills within minutes of Isha. Arrive 20 minutes early and use the public lot on Faisal Avenue.
- Islamabad International Airport: If you are mid-flight, the captain’s announced Maghrib for your position overrides ground clocks. Flights to Islamabad from the Gulf typically land before Sehri in winter.
- Motorway to Murree or Naran: Elevation climbs sharply past Bhara Kahu; re-check times once you cross into the hills.
- Day trip to Taxila or Peshawar: Times shift by only one to two minutes. Confirm with the local masjid on arrival.
FAQs
Why might Ramadan begin a day later than calculated?
Pakistan follows local moon sighting through the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. If the crescent is not visible on the 29th of Sha’ban, Ramadan is announced for the following day, pushing all dates back by 24 hours.
How do timings differ from Rawalpindi or other twin-city areas?
Rawalpindi sits roughly 15 kilometres south of Islamabad and shares the same Sehri and Iftar minute. Use the Islamabad calendar across both cities without adjustment.
Where can I confirm timings on the day of the fast?
The Pakistan Meteorological Department publishes the official Islamabad calendar, and the IslamicFinder and Aladhan apps both display sector-specific timings if you enable location services.
Are Sehri and Iftar timings the same every year?
No. Because the Islamic lunar calendar shifts about 10 to 11 days earlier each year, Ramadan moves through the seasons. Sehri and Iftar timings in February 2027 will not match those of February 2026 even on the same Gregorian date.
Sources
- Pakistan Meteorological Department
- Aladhan Prayer Times (Islamabad, University of Islamic Sciences Karachi method)
- IslamicFinder Islamabad Prayer Times
- Time and Date: Islamabad Sunrise and Sunset
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