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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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).
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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.
How to use this tool
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Common uses
- Planning Suhoor and Iftar meals
- Knowing fasting hours for each day of Ramadan
- Comparing fasting duration across the month
- Preparing for the longest and shortest fasts
- Sharing timetable with family and community
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