Ramadan Timetable

Generate a full Ramadan fasting timetable with Suhoor end and Iftar times for your exact location. Covers all 29-30 days with fasting hours.

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Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims fast from Fajr (dawn) to Maghrib (sunset) each day. Because the calendar is lunar, Ramadan shifts roughly 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.

Enter your location for accurate Suhoor (pre-dawn) and Iftar (sunset) times.

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Not a Fatwa, For Educational Purposes Only: This tool provides estimates based on established Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and is not a substitute for scholarly guidance. Where schools of thought differ, calculations follow the selected methodology, results may vary between the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools. Prayer time calculations are based on astronomical formulas and may not precisely match times announced by your local mosque. Always verify with your local Islamic authority. All calculations are performed in your browser, no personal data is stored or transmitted.

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the month in which the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, obligatory for every adult Muslim who is physically able. From dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib), Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs.

But Ramadan is far more than skipping meals. It's a month of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, community, and gratitude. The Quran says: "O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain taqwa (God-consciousness)" (2:183). The discipline of hunger reminds you of those who go without by choice, and encourages charity, Zakat and Sadaqah both peak during Ramadan.

Suhoor and Iftar: The Two Meals

Suhoor (Pre-Dawn Meal)

Eaten before Fajr, the last chance to eat and drink before the fast begins. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Take Suhoor, for indeed there is blessing in it" (Bukhari 1923).

Oats, whole grains, eggs, yoghurt
Dates, bananas, avocado
Plenty of water, hydration is key
Avoid salty/fried foods that increase thirst

Iftar (Sunset Meal)

The fast is broken at Maghrib. The Sunnah is to break with dates and water: "When one of you breaks the fast, let him break it with dates; if he cannot find dates, then with water, for it is pure" (Abu Dawud 2356).

Start with dates and water (Sunnah)
Light soup or salad before main meal
Don't overeat, defeats the purpose of fasting
Pray Maghrib between courses if at mosque

Fasting Hours Around the World

Because Ramadan follows the lunar calendar, it shifts through all four seasons over a 33-year cycle. Fasting hours depend entirely on your latitude and the time of year. Here's what that looks like in practice:

City	Summer Fast	Winter Fast	Latitude
Reykjavik, Iceland	~22h	~5h	64°N
Stockholm, Sweden	~20h	~7h	59°N
London, UK	~18h 30m	~8h 30m	51°N
Istanbul, Turkey	~17h	~10h	41°N
Cairo, Egypt	~16h	~11h	30°N
Makkah, Saudi Arabia	~15h	~12h	21°N
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	~13h 30m	~12h 30m	3°N
Sydney, Australia	~11h	~15h	34°S

Note: Southern hemisphere seasons are reversed. Summer in Sydney is December-February.

The Last Ten Nights

The final ten nights of Ramadan hold special significance. Among them is Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power), which the Quran describes as "better than a thousand months" (97:3). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Search for Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan" (Bukhari 2017).

Night

Many Muslims observe I'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) during these nights. Increased prayer, Quran recitation, du'a, and charity are encouraged throughout.

Who is Exempt from Fasting?

Travellers

May break the fast and make up days later. Most scholars define travel as ~80 km / 48 miles.

Pregnant or nursing women

May postpone if fasting risks their health or the baby's. Must make up or pay fidyah, depending on the school.

Children before puberty

Fasting is not obligatory, but many families encourage partial fasts to build the habit.

The elderly or chronically ill

If fasting would cause genuine hardship, they pay fidyah (feeding one poor person per missed day) instead.

Menstruating women

Must not fast during menstruation but make up the days after Ramadan.

Those with acute illness

May postpone until they recover, then make up the missed days.

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Comparing fasting duration across the month
Preparing for the longest and shortest fasts
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ramadan timetable?

A Ramadan timetable shows daily Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (sunset meal) times for every day of Ramadan. Suhoor ends at Fajr, the first light of dawn. Iftar begins at Maghrib, when the sun sets below the horizon. The timetable helps you plan meals around fasting hours, which vary daily as sunrise and sunset shift.

How are Suhoor and Iftar times calculated?

Suhoor end time is the Fajr prayer time, calculated from the sun's angle below the horizon before dawn (typically 15-18 degrees, depending on your calculation method). Iftar time is the Maghrib prayer time, when the sun's upper edge disappears below the horizon. Both are computed from your exact GPS coordinates using astronomical formulas.

Why do fasting hours change every day?

Earth's axial tilt (23.5 degrees) means the time between dawn and sunset changes daily. Near the equator, fasting hours stay close to 12 hours year-round. In the UK (51-55 degrees N), fasting can range from about 10 hours in winter to over 18 hours in summer. Ramadan moves through the seasons over a 33-year cycle because the Islamic calendar is lunar.

Which calculation method should I use?

Use the method your local mosque follows. Common choices: Muslim World League for Europe, ISNA for North America, Umm al-Qura for Saudi Arabia, Karachi for South Asia, Egyptian for Africa. In the UK, the Moonsighting Committee method is widely used. If unsure, MWL is a safe default, or ask your imam.

What is the difference between Hanafi and standard Asr?

This mainly affects your Asr prayer time, not your fasting. The Hanafi school starts Asr when shadows are twice the object's height; the other three schools start when shadows equal the object's height. For the Ramadan timetable, what matters is Fajr (Suhoor end) and Maghrib (Iftar), which are the same in all schools.

What should I eat for Suhoor?

The Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged eating Suhoor and said there is blessing in it (Bukhari 1923). Focus on slow-release foods: oats, whole grains, eggs, dates, bananas, and plenty of water. Avoid salty and overly sweet foods that increase thirst. Eating close to Fajr time is Sunnah, you don't have to eat hours before.

Can I drink water right up to Fajr time?

Yes. You can eat and drink until the Fajr time shown in the timetable. The Quran says: 'Eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct from the black thread' (2:187). Once Fajr enters, the fast begins. Many scholars recommend stopping a few minutes before Fajr as a precaution (imsak), but the obligation starts at Fajr.

What if I live at very high latitudes?

Above about 48 degrees N, summer fasting hours can exceed 18-20 hours, and in extreme cases dawn and dusk may not properly occur. Scholars permit following the times of the nearest moderate city, or Makkah's times. This tool uses the Twilight Angle high-latitude adjustment, but consult your local Islamic authority for guidance specific to your area.

When is Ramadan this year?

Ramadan moves approximately 10-11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar each year. This tool calculates the approximate dates using the Kuwaiti tabular algorithm. The exact start depends on moon sighting, always confirm with your local mosque or national Islamic authority. Dates may differ by 1-2 days from this calculation.

Does this timetable replace my mosque's timetable?

No. This is an astronomical estimate based on your coordinates. Your local mosque may adjust times slightly (adding safety margins before Fajr, or following a specific sighting committee). Always cross-reference with your mosque's published timetable, especially for the start and end of Ramadan.

What is Laylat al-Qadr?

Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power) falls in the last ten nights of Ramadan, most commonly sought on odd nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th). The Quran says it is 'better than a thousand months' (97:3). Many Muslims increase worship, prayer, and Quran recitation during these nights.

Is my location data stored?

No. Your coordinates are used only in your browser to calculate prayer times using the adhan library. No data is sent to any server. All calculations, including the Hijri date conversion and prayer time computation, run entirely on your device.

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