First-day Sehri & Iftar
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 5:12 am | 5:38 pm | 12h 26m |
| Alexandria | 5:18 am | 5:42 pm | 12h 24m |
Ramadan 2027 in Egypt
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin in Egypt on Monday 8 February 2027.
Ramadan begins in
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Monday 8 February 2027
رمضان ١٤٤٨
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New moon: 6 February 15:56 UTC
Will the crescent be seen?
How high the new crescent stands above the horizon at sunset on Sunday 7 February 2027, the evening Ramadan is expected to be announced. The higher and older the moon, the easier it is to see.
CairoEgypt
Visible in clear skies
9.2°
AlexandriaEgypt
Visible in clear skies
9.2°
MakkahSaudi Arabia
Visible in clear skies
9.1°
Naked-eye limit, about 5°Yallop crescent visibility criterion, calculated for each city.
Moon sighting
Dar al-Ifta announces the start after the moon sighting.
The new moon is born on 6 February 2027 at 15:56 UTC, and Ramadan is expected to begin in Egypt on Monday 8 February.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Egypt?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in Egypt on Monday 8 February 2027. Dar al-Ifta announces the start after the moon sighting.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Egypt?
Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027 or Wednesday 10 March 2027.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Egypt?
Eid al-Adha is expected on Sunday 16 May 2027 or Monday 17 May 2027.
What time are Sehri and Iftar in Cairo on the first day?
On Monday 8 February 2027, Sehri ends at 5:12 am and Iftar is at 5:38 pm in Cairo, a fast of 12h 26m. See the full Cairo timetable.
Which calculation method is used in Egypt?
Times on this site use Egyptian General Authority of Survey · Fajr 19.5°, the method most common in Egypt.