Fasts in the UK are expected to last around 11 hours at the start of Ramadan 2027, rising to over 13 hours by the end of the month. The exact length depends on where you live.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on or around Monday 8 February, subject to the sighting of the new moon. Because the month runs from February into March, the days lengthen steadily, so each fast is a little longer than the last.
Ramadan is a month of worship and reflection for Muslims worldwide. Across the UK, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, strengthening their relationship with Allah (SWT) and supporting those in need.
So, how long will you be fasting in your part of the country? Our Ramadan fasting hours guide gives estimated fasting times for major UK cities.
Each fast begins at Fajr (dawn) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). Dawn and sunset times vary across the UK, so the length of your fast depends on your location.
Cities further west, such as Belfast and Glasgow, see both Fajr and Maghrib later than London. Cities further north, such as Edinburgh and Aberdeen, have shorter days in February but longer periods of dawn twilight, which affects when the fast begins.
Fasting times also depend on how your local mosque uses to calculate Fajr. Some UK mosques use different methods, so times can vary by several minutes, even within the same city.
The table below shows estimated fasting hours for major UK cities, from the first fast to the last fast of Ramadan 2027. These figures are estimates only. Always follow your local mosque’s Ramadan timetable.
| CITY | First Fast | Final Fast |
| Belfast | 11h 18m | 13h 16m |
| Birmingham | 11h 26m | 13h 14m |
| Bolton | 11h 22m | 13h 15m |
| Brighton | 11h 30m | 13h 12m |
| Bristol | 11h 28m | 13h 12m |
| Cambridge | 11h 26m | 13h 13m |
| Cardiff | 11h 29m | 13h 13m |
| Coventry | 11h 26m | 13h 14m |
| Edinburgh | 11h 14m | 13h 18m |
| Glasgow | 11h 14m | 13h 19m |
| Gloucester | 11h 27m | 13h 13m |
| Leeds | 11h 21m | 13h 15m |
| Leicester | 11h 25m | 13h 14m |
| Liverpool | 11h 22m | 13h 15m |
| London | 11h 28m | 13h 13m |
| Manchester | 11h 22m | 13h 14m |
| Milton Keynes | 11h 26m | 13h 14m |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 11h 17m | 13h 17m |
| Nottingham | 11h 23m | 13h 15m |
| Oxford | 11h 27m | 13h 13m |
| Portsmouth | 11h 30m | 13h 12m |
| Sheffield | 11h 21m | 13h 15m |
| Swansea | 11h 28m | 13h 13m |
| York | 11h 21m | 13h 15m |
These figures reflect the published 2027 Ramadan prayer calendars using the Muslim World League calculation method.
The first fast of Ramadan 2027 in London is expected to last around 11 hours and 28 minutes. By the final fast, this rises to around 13 hours and 13 minutes.
Fasts get longer through the month as days lengthen as winter turns to spring. The first fasts of Ramadan are the shortest, and each day adds a few minutes.
Fasting, known in Arabic as sawm, is one of the five pillars of Islam. Allah (SWT) tells us: “O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was for those before you, so perhaps you will become mindful of Allah” (Quran 2:183).
By abstaining from food, drink and other physical needs from dawn to sunset, believers learn to control their desires and build patience, gratitude and taqwa (God-consciousness).
Fasting is also a chance to reflect on Allah’s blessings and to remember people around the world who go without food every day.
Ramadan is about more than counting down to Iftar. It is a time to increase our prayer, recite the Quran, make dua and give generously to others.
Every UK city starts Ramadan 2027 with fasts of around 11 hours, but each one gets longer as the month goes on. Adjusting your routine before Ramadan begins can make the transition easier.
Suhoor is especially important. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Take Suhur, for in it there is blessing” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1923).
A few tips to help you manage longer fasts:
As we fast from dawn to sunset, Ramadan reminds us of those who face hunger and hardship every day. Feeling hunger for a few hours helps us appreciate blessings we often take for granted and inspires us to give.
Whether your fast lasts 11 hours at the start of Ramadan or more than 13 hours at the end, every day is a chance to worship, reflect, give and draw closer to Allah (SWT).
At Muslim Aid, we support vulnerable communities worldwide with food, clean water and emergency aid. This Ramadan, turn your gratitude into action by giving to those who need it most.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February and end in early March. Fasting times differ from city to city, but Muslims everywhere share the same purpose: to fast for the sake of Allah (SWT) and become more compassionate, generous and reflective.
Check with your local mosque for the moon-sighting announcement and confirmed Suhoor and Iftar times. Whether you’re fasting in London, Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham or elsewhere, make every day of this blessed month count.
Fasts in the UK are expected to range from around 11 hours at the start of Ramadan to just over 13 hours by the end. The exact length depends on your location, as Fajr and Maghrib times vary across the country.
The first fast in London is expected to last around 11 hours and 28 minutes, rising to around 13 hours and 13 minutes by the final fast. These are estimates, so check your local mosque’s timetable for exact Suhoor and Iftar times.
Ramadan 2027 runs from February into March, when UK daylight hours are increasing. As the time between Fajr and Maghrib grows, each fast gets slightly longer.
The Islamic calendar is lunar, so Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. This is why fasting hours change from one year to the next.
Yes. Sunrise, sunset and dawn times vary across the UK, so fasting hours differ slightly between cities. Places further west, such as Belfast and Glasgow, start and end their fasts later than London. Northern cities such as Edinburgh can also differ in total length from southern cities such as Brighton or Portsmouth. Always follow your local timetable.
No. Those who are ill, travelling, pregnant, breastfeeding or menstruating are exempt and can make up their fasts later. Those who can never fast may need to pay Fidya.
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