Ramadan 2027 Calendar & Timings for Dubai and the UAE

Ramadan 1448 AH is forecast to begin on the night of Sunday to Monday, 8 February 2027 in the United Arab Emirates, subject to confirmation from the UAE Moon Sighting Committee. The day-by-day timetable below is built around the UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) calculation method, so you can plan suḥūr (pre-dawn meal), ifṭār (sunset meal) and the five daily prayers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

How do the timings differ across the UAE?

Prayer times shift by a few minutes from one emirate to the next because each city sits at a slightly different longitude. Eastern emirates such as Fujairah see suhoor and iftar earliest, central emirates including Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman fall in the middle, and western Abu Dhabi runs latest — typically a 4 to 7 minute spread between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi. The two timetables below cover Dubai and Abu Dhabi; for Sharjah and Ajman, follow Dubai’s times almost exactly. For Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, subtract 2 to 4 minutes; for Al Ain, add 1 to 2 minutes to Abu Dhabi’s times.

Times also shift by roughly one minute per day across the month as the season turns. Fasts start at about 12 hours 30 minutes on day one and stretch to about 13 hours 6 minutes by day 29. Always cross-check with your nearest mosque or the official Awqaf prayer-times portal on the day, especially around the start and end of the month when the moon-sighting verdict can shift dates by a day.

Ramadan 2027 timetable for Dubai

Note: The timings below are astronomical computations based on the UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments calculation method. Official daily timings from IACAD’s Dulook DXB app and the Awqaf portal are typically released a few weeks before Ramadan and may differ by about a minute. Treat this timetable as a planning reference and verify with the official source closer to the date.

The schedule below covers all 29 expected days of Ramadan 1448 AH for Dubai. Suhoor here means the end of suhoor (Fajr time); Iftar coincides with Maghrib.

Ramadan 2027 timetable for Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi sits a few minutes west of Dubai, so suhoor and iftar fall a touch later. The timetable below uses the same UAE Awqaf calculation method.

Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH is expected to fall on Tuesday, 9 March 2027, subject to the sighting of the Shawwal crescent. For a country-by-country view of how Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to play out worldwide, see our broader Ramadan 2027 guide.

Working hours during Ramadan in the UAE

Under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021, daily working hours in the UAE private sector are reduced by two hours during Ramadan, taking the standard eight-hour day down to six. The reduction applies to all private sector employees, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, with no cut to pay. Federal government staff typically work 09:00 to 14:30 from Monday to Thursday and 09:00 to 12:00 on Fridays. Free zones such as the DIFC and ADGM apply their own variations, so check with HR before assuming a fixed schedule.

Practical guidance for travellers

Use the timetables above alongside the pointers below to keep every fast valid and your day on track, whether you are crossing emirates, flying long-haul or running errands at home in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Travelling and time-zone edge cases

• In-flight fasting: Gulf carriers such as Emirates and Etihad Airways announce Maghrib on board. Break your fast when the captain signals sunset, not by ground times. Keep a few dates and water within reach.
• Cross-emirate driving: If you reach another city before Maghrib, follow that city’s sunset for iftar and the prayers that follow. Prayer times are tied to your current location, not your point of departure.
• International flights: West-bound travellers may “gain daylight” and face a longer fast; consult a qualified scholar if it would exceed normal healthy limits. East-bound flights typically result in a shorter fast that remains valid.
• Crossing into Oman or Saudi Arabia: Reset prayer times once you cross the border. Local mosques and apps auto-update to the new latitude and longitude.
• Use an official app: Enable location services in IACAD‘s Dulook DXB app or the Awqaf prayer-times portal so the timetable updates instantly during travel.

Fast-day checklist

• Hydration plan: Aim for 8 to 10 cups of fluid between Maghrib and Fajr; add an electrolyte drink if you’ll be outdoors.
• Suhoor alarms: Set two — one 45 minutes before Fajr and a backup 10 minutes prior.
• Last-ten-nights prep: Adjust alarms for Qiyam (late-night prayers) starting around 1:30 AM in most emirates.
• Zakat al-Fitr: Calculate and set aside the amount early; pay it any time before Eid prayer.
• Medication check: Confirm with your doctor whether doses should shift to post-Maghrib or pre-Fajr.
• Daily intention (niyyah): Make it at night or during suhoor; one intention can cover the whole month.

Frequently asked questions

When does Ramadan 2027 start in the UAE?

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 in the UAE, based on the Umm al-Qura calendar and astronomical forecasts from the UAE Astronomy Centre. The official start depends on the sighting of the crescent moon after sunset on Sunday, 7 February 2027 by the UAE Moon Sighting Committee.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in the UAE?

Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH is expected to fall on Tuesday, 9 March 2027, corresponding to 1 Shawwal 1448 AH. The final date depends on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent.

How long is the fast on the first day of Ramadan 2027 in Dubai?

In Dubai, the first fast on Monday, 8 February 2027 lasts approximately 12 hours 30 minutes, from suhoor at 05:38 to iftar at 18:08. By the final day, the fast stretches to roughly 13 hours 6 minutes as the days lengthen toward spring.

Why are Abu Dhabi’s prayer times slightly different from Dubai’s?

Abu Dhabi sits about a degree of longitude west of Dubai, so suhoor and sunrise arrive a few minutes later, and so does sunset. The difference is typically four to six minutes throughout Ramadan. The eastern emirates such as Fujairah see slightly earlier times than Dubai.

Are working hours reduced during Ramadan in the UAE?

Yes. Under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021, all private sector employees in the UAE — Muslim and non-Muslim — receive a two-hour reduction in their daily working hours during Ramadan, with no reduction in pay. Federal government staff typically work 09:00 to 14:30 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 to 12:00 on Fridays. Free zones such as DIFC and ADGM apply their own rules.

Sources

1. UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments — Prayer Times
2. Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD), Dubai — Prayer Times
3. Aladhan — Ramadan 2027 Prayer Times for Dubai
4. Aladhan — Ramadan 2027 Prayer Times for Abu Dhabi
5. Wego — Ramadan 2027 Guide: Dates, Fasting Hours and Eid Forecast
6. Gulf News — UAE Ramadan working hours (Federal Decree Law 33 of 2021)
7. timeanddate.com — Ramadan in the UAE

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