Fasting in Cairo
The first fast in Cairo lasts 12h 26m, from 5:12 am to 5:38 pm. As the days lengthen, fasts grow by 46 minutes over the month, ending at 13h 12m. In total, Cairo will fast for about 371 hours this Ramadan.
On the first day, the fast in Cairo is 12 minutes shorter than in Makkah.
Dar al-Ifta announces the start after the moon sighting. If the month begins a day later, use the times by date; the day numbers shift by one.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Cairo?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in Cairo on Monday 8 February 2027. Dar al-Ifta announces the start after the moon sighting.
What time is Sehri in Cairo on the first day of Ramadan?
Sehri ends at 5:12 am on Monday 8 February 2027, when Fajr begins. Many people stop eating a few minutes earlier to be safe.
What time is Iftar in Cairo on the first day of Ramadan?
Iftar is at 5:38 pm on Monday 8 February 2027, at sunset (Maghrib).
How long is the longest fast in Cairo?
The longest fast is 13h 12m on Monday 8 March and the shortest is 12h 26m on Monday 8 February. Across the month the fasts add up to about 371 hours.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Cairo?
Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027 or Wednesday 10 March 2027, depending on the moon sighting in Egypt.
Which calculation method do these times use?
Times are calculated for 30.0444, 31.2357 using Egyptian General Authority of Survey · Fajr 19.5°, the method most common in Egypt. Your local mosque may differ by a few minutes.