When is Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan? If you have been waiting for the dates so you can plan your fasts, your family gatherings, and your worship, here is the clear answer: the first fast of Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan is expected on Monday, 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the moon. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on the evening of Sunday, 7 February 2027, to look for the Ramadan moon and announce its decision the same night. Until that announcement is made, every date in this guide is expected, not final, because the Islamic month begins with the moon, not with the calendar.
This guide from Ramazan Calendar 2027 brings together the expected start date, the moon sighting process, the full month timeline, the odd nights of Laylatul Qadr, and the expected Eid-ul-Fitr date, and it will be updated as soon as the official announcement is made.
When Is Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan? The Expected Start Date
Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027. That day would be 1 Ramadan 1448 in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The expectation is based on the calculated position of the moon, but the final decision always rests with the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after the moon sighting on the evening of Sunday, 7 February 2027.
If the Ramadan moon is sighted on the evening of 7 February, the first fast will be on 8 February, and Taraweeh prayers will begin that night. If the moon is not sighted, the month of Sha’ban will complete thirty days, and the first fast will move to Tuesday, 9 February 2027. This is why Ramadan dates in Pakistan always carry the words “expected, subject to moon sighting”: it is how the Islamic calendar has always worked.
Ramadan arrives about ten to eleven days earlier each year because the Islamic year follows the moon and is shorter than the solar year. That is why Ramadan 2027 falls in February and March, in the cooler part of the year in Pakistan, with shorter days and milder weather for fasting.
How the Moon Sighting Decision Is Made in Pakistan
The moon sighting process in Pakistan is led by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, which meets on the 29th day of the outgoing Islamic month. For Ramadan 2027, that meeting will take place on the evening of Sunday, 7 February 2027. Zonal and district committees across the country also gather evidence and report what they have seen, so the decision reflects sightings from all parts of Pakistan.
The committee considers testimony from people who claim to have sighted the new moon, weighing where and when each witness saw it before making its announcement. Weather and cloud cover can make sighting difficult in some areas, which is why reports are collected from many cities at the same time. When the evidence is accepted, the committee announces that Ramadan has begun. When it is not, the current month is completed to thirty days.
The announcement is shared on television and radio the same evening, and most families wait for it before finalising their Sehri plans. Mosques also announce the decision so Taraweeh can begin the same night when Ramadan is confirmed. Keep the evening of 7 February free, listen for the official announcement, and treat any date shared before it as expected rather than confirmed.
Ramadan 2027 Timeline: Key Dates at a Glance
Here are the key dates of Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan as they are currently expected. All dates are subject to moon sighting.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Moon sighting | Sunday, 7 February 2027 (evening) |
| First fast (1 Ramadan 1448) | Monday, 8 February 2027 |
| First Ashra (days 1 to 10) | 8 to 17 February 2027 |
| Second Ashra (days 11 to 20) | 18 to 27 February 2027 |
| Third Ashra (days 21 to 30) | 28 February to 9 March 2027 |
| Laylatul Qadr (odd nights) | 27 February and 1, 3, 5 and 7 March 2027 |
| Chand Raat | Tuesday, 9 March 2027 (evening) |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | Wednesday, 10 March 2027 |
Ramadan is traditionally divided into three parts of ten days, called Ashra: the first is the Ashra of Mercy, the second the Ashra of Forgiveness, and the third the Ashra of Salvation from the Fire. Each Ashra has its own dua, recited daily by many people in Pakistan, especially after prayers and at Sehri and Iftar. The division is a helpful way to shape the month, moving from building the habit of fasting, to deepening repentance, to the most intense worship of the year.
It is worth remembering that the third Ashra may be nine days rather than ten. The calculated length of Ramadan 1448 is twenty-nine days, so the thirtieth fast on 9 March depends on the Shawwal moon sighting. The timetable on this site runs for thirty days so that you are covered either way, and the final announcement will confirm the exact end of the month.
Laylatul Qadr 2027: The Odd Nights of the Last Ten Nights
Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Decree, falls in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan: in 2027, these are expected on 27 February and on 1, 3, 5 and 7 March 2027. The 27th night, which many people observe with special devotion, is expected on 5 March 2027. The exact night is not known with certainty, so worshippers are encouraged to seek it across all five odd nights.
The Quran describes Laylatul Qadr as a night better than a thousand months (Surah Al-Qadr, 97:3). It is the night on which the Quran was first revealed, and worship on this night carries a reward greater than worship across a lifetime. Many people in Pakistan spend these nights in prayer, recitation of the Quran, and dua, and some observe I’tikaf in the mosque during the last ten days. To learn more about how to observe these nights, read our guide to Laylatul Qadr 2027.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2027 and the 29-Day Question
Eid-ul-Fitr 2027 in Pakistan is expected on Wednesday, 10 March 2027, subject to moon sighting. The evening before, Tuesday 9 March, is Chand Raat, when families look for the Shawwal moon, shop for the last Eid essentials, and prepare for the celebrations of the next day.
There is one honest complication to understand. The calculated length of Ramadan 1448 is twenty-nine days. That means the Shawwal moon sighting will decide whether the month ends after twenty-nine fasts or thirty. If the Shawwal moon is sighted a day earlier than expected, Eid could fall on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 instead, and the fast of 9 March would not take place. If it is not sighted, the thirtieth fast will be observed on 9 March and Eid will be on 10 March, as expected.
Islamic months are twenty-nine or thirty days long depending on the moon, and the announcement of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on the evening of 9 March will settle the matter. Plan your Eid around Wednesday, 10 March, but keep an ear out for the Chand Raat announcement.
How to Prepare for Ramadan 2027
Preparation makes Ramadan easier and more rewarding, and the weeks before February are the best time to start. Begin with your worship: try to read a little Quran every day so that daily recitation is already a habit when Ramadan arrives. If you hope to complete the Quran during the month, a simple plan of one Juz per day will carry you through it, but even a smaller, steady amount is better than a large plan that fades after the first week.
Adjust your sleep and meals gradually. Sehri comes early, and a body used to late nights will struggle in the first week. Going to bed and waking a little earlier in the weeks before Ramadan will make the change far less of a shock, and balanced meals with enough water at Sehri and Iftar will help you stay steady through the fasts.
Prepare your home and your giving too. Stock the pantry with the staples your family uses for Sehri and Iftar so the first days are calm rather than rushed. If you pay Zakat, work out what you owe before the month begins. Ramadan rewards planning: the more you arrange in advance, the more of the month itself you can spend in worship rather than in errands.
Sehri and Iftar Timings Across Pakistan
Sehri and Iftar times are not the same across Pakistan. They depend on where you live, because the sun rises and sets at different times in different cities. A timetable made for Karachi will not be correct for Lahore, Peshawar, or Quetta, and using the wrong city’s times can mean ending Sehri too late or breaking the fast too early. Always follow the timetable for your own city, and confirm it with your local masjid.
The timings on this site are calculated for each city’s exact location using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, with Fajr and Isha at eighteen degrees, the standard method used across Pakistan. Both Hanafi and Jafria timings are shown: for Jafria timings, Sehri ends ten minutes earlier and Iftar is ten minutes later. Timings may vary by one to two minutes, so your local masjid remains the final authority. Find your city’s complete thirty-day timetable on our cities page, which covers 113 cities across Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan?
Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the moon. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on the evening of Sunday, 7 February 2027, and announce its decision the same night. If the moon is not sighted, the first fast will be on Tuesday, 9 February 2027.
When is the Ramadan 2027 moon sighting in Pakistan?
The moon sighting for Ramadan 2027 will take place on the evening of Sunday, 7 February 2027. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet that evening, gather sighting reports from across the country, and announce whether Ramadan begins the next day.
How many days will Ramadan 2027 have in Pakistan?
The calculated length of Ramadan 1448 is twenty-nine days, but the month may have thirty days depending on the Shawwal moon sighting. If the moon is not sighted when expected, a thirtieth fast will be observed on 9 March 2027. The final announcement will come from the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
When is Eid-ul-Fitr 2027 in Pakistan?
Eid-ul-Fitr 2027 in Pakistan is expected on Wednesday, 10 March 2027, subject to moon sighting. Chand Raat will be on the evening of Tuesday, 9 March 2027. If the Shawwal moon is sighted a day earlier, Eid could fall on 9 March instead.
When is Laylatul Qadr 2027 in Pakistan?
Laylatul Qadr 2027 is expected to fall on one of the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan: 27 February and 1, 3, 5 and 7 March 2027. The 27th night is expected on 5 March 2027. The exact night is not known with certainty, so worshippers are encouraged to seek it on all five odd nights.
Conclusion
Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, with the moon sighting on the evening of Sunday, 7 February, and Eid-ul-Fitr expected on Wednesday, 10 March 2027. Every date is subject to the moon sighting and the announcement of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, and this page will be updated as soon as the official decisions are announced. Use the time before Ramadan to prepare, and when the month arrives, follow your own city’s Sehri and Iftar timetable. May this Ramadan bring mercy, forgiveness, and peace to you and your family.