How Many Days Until Ramadan?
العربيةA live countdown to the first day of Ramadan by the Umm al-Qura calendar, updated every second. Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027 by calculation.
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Time left until Ramadan
Calculating…
Counting to midnight Makkah time (UTC+3).
Dates in the coming years: Ramadan
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | Monday, 8 February 2027 | 1 Ramadan 1448 AH |
| 1449 AH | Friday, 28 January 2028 | 1 Ramadan 1449 AH |
| 1450 AH | Tuesday, 16 January 2029 | 1 Ramadan 1450 AH |
| 1451 AH | Saturday, 5 January 2030 | 1 Ramadan 1451 AH |
| 1452 AH | Thursday, 26 December 2030 | 1 Ramadan 1452 AH |
How the start of Ramadan is decided
Ramadan begins when the new crescent is seen after sunset on the 29th of Sha’ban; if it is not seen, Sha’ban is completed as 30 days. In Saudi Arabia the Supreme Court calls on the public to look for the crescent on the evening of the 29th and then announces the start of the month.
This countdown uses the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar, so the actual start may differ from the official announcement by one day. Fasting begins at dawn on the first day, while Taraweeh prayers start the night before, once the month is confirmed.
Why Ramadan comes earlier each year
Because the Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every Gregorian year. On the Umm al-Qura calendar Ramadan 1447 started on 18 February 2026, Ramadan 1448 is expected on 8 February 2027 and Ramadan 1449 around 28 January 2028. Over about 33 years Ramadan passes through every season, from long summer fasts to short winter ones.
Getting ready for Ramadan
- Shift your sleep gradually in the two weeks before Ramadan to fit suhoor and Fajr.
- Check suhoor and iftar times for your city on prayer times: fasting starts at Fajr and ends at Maghrib.
- Plan your Quran reading — one juz a day completes it in a month.
- Budget early for Ramadan and Eid, and for Zakat al-Fitr, which is due before the Eid prayer.
See also the Eid al-Fitr countdown and today’s Hijri date.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start?
By the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on Monday 8 February 2027, subject to the official moon-sighting announcement.
How long is Ramadan?
29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent.
Is the countdown in Saudi time?
Yes. It counts down to midnight at the start of the first day of Ramadan in Makkah time (UTC+3).
What does the countdown show during Ramadan?
It shows which day of Ramadan it is and counts down to Eid al-Fitr.
Why do countries start Ramadan on different days?
Because of differences in where the crescent is visible and how each country confirms the new month — local sighting, following another country, or calculation.