Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in New Zealand
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 1 city.
How New Zealand decides
New Zealand's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
FIANZ relies on local/regional crescent sighting rather than following Saudi Arabia's announcement. Because New Zealand's geography means the crescent is rarely visible there or in nearby Fiji on the same evening as the Gulf, its announced start can fall a day or two later, as in 2026 (February 20 versus Saudi Arabia's February 18).
Sources: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/543280/when-is-ramadan-2025-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-islamic-holy-month, https://www.khaleejtimes.com/ramadan/new-zealand-fiji-ramadan-2026-february-20
Past years
When Ramadan started in New Zealand in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 5:06am | 8:26pm |
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in New Zealand?
Ramadan 2027 in New Zealand is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in New Zealand?
The start of Ramadan in New Zealand is announced by Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in New Zealand?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in New Zealand is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.