Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Egypt
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 2 cities.
How Egypt decides
Egypt's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
Egypt's Dar al-Ifta conducts its own crescent-moon observation. In 2026 it did not confirm a sighting on the evening Saudi Arabia declared its start and announced Ramadan a day later, aligning with Jordan and Syria.
Sources: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/02/177686/ramadan-2025-set-to-begin-on-march-1-in-egypt/, https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2026/02/279111/egypt-officially-announces-start-of-ramadan-2026-on-february-19/
Past years
When Ramadan started in Egypt in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 19 February 2026 |
First-day Suhoor and iftar times by city
Suhoor end and iftar times for Monday 8 February 2027, the expected first fast. Each city page has the full month timetable.
| City | First-day Suhoor end | First-day iftar |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 5:13am | 5:38pm |
| Alexandria | 5:19am | 5:41pm |
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Egypt?
Ramadan 2027 in Egypt is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Egypt?
The start of Ramadan in Egypt is announced by Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyya.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Egypt?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Egypt is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.