Iftar and suhoor times Sharjah: Ramadan 2027

When is Ramadan 2027 expected in Sharjah?

As of November 2026, the expected first fast is 8 February 2027. The International Astronomy Center’s visibility-based calendar supports that date. The UAE moon-sighting committee confirms the actual start. This guide follows the same provisional dates as our UAE Ramadan 2027 calendar.

If that start holds, the last fast would be 8 March for a 29-day month or 9 March for a 30-day month. Keep both possibilities open when arranging meals, visits and leave. Advance Hijri labels in a prayer timetable are not an announcement that Ramadan has begun.

Sharjah iftar and suhoor timetable: expected Ramadan days

All times use the local UAE clock and 24-hour format: 18:00 means 6 pm. Iftar uses Maghrib. Imsak and Fajr are shown separately. The final row applies only if Ramadan lasts 30 days from the expected start; it is not a prediction that an extra fast will be required.

Does suhoor end at imsak or Fajr?

The UAE government Ramadan guide describes fasting from dawn to dusk. Use Fajr as the dawn reference and Maghrib as the sunset reference here. Sunrise, labelled shuruq in the full timetable, is later than Fajr and should not be used as the suhoor deadline.

The supplied Awqaf record has an imsak entry ten minutes before Fajr on each expected Ramadan date. That is a check of these data rows. We could not verify an Awqaf explanation of whether this earlier marker is precautionary or mandatory, so we do not turn the difference into a religious ruling.

For the practical question of exactly when to stop eating and drinking, check current Awqaf religious guidance or ask your mosque. Keep the published imsak and Fajr labels intact when sharing this table. Do not silently replace either entry or describe the earlier one as the Fajr prayer time.

How long is the fast in Sharjah?

On 8 February, the supplied entries are 05:39 Fajr and 18:10 Maghrib: a calculated 12 hours 31 minutes. On 9 March, if still Ramadan, the interval is 13 hours 10 minutes. These are timetable calculations, not a confirmed declaration of fasting days.

We subtract Fajr from Maghrib on the same date, converting each clock time into minutes first. The earlier imsak-to-Maghrib interval is ten minutes longer in these rows. Keeping the calculation explicit prevents “fasting hours” from accidentally meaning sunrise-to-sunset or an earlier imsak-based interval.

Using Sharjah times on a Dubai workday

A Sharjah home address does not mean the Sharjah iftar entry follows you to work in Dubai. If you remain in Dubai at sunset, check Dubai’s timetable. If you are home in Sharjah, use the Sharjah location. Keep the meal plan tied to your actual destination.

On the expected first fasting day, the supplied Sharjah Maghrib entry is 18:10 while Dubai’s is 18:12. That comparison comes from the two records for the same date. It is a useful warning against copying a neighbour’s city, not a permanent adjustment formula.

For a shared commute, agree the destination before circulating the evening time. Let the household know if you will be late rather than making the meal depend on an exact arrival. Do not use the timetable as a target for a hurried drive.

The supplied Sharjah record identifies Al Qasimia as its Awqaf location. Do not assume it covers every town in the emirate. Select the appropriate official location for a trip elsewhere rather than carrying a city screenshot into a different area.

If hosting relatives from Dubai or Ajman, include “Sharjah” and the full date in the invitation. Ask guests to check the timetable for where they are if they are still travelling at sunset. A shared invitation can explain arrival arrangements without prescribing another location’s time.

Sehri in a household with different schedules

People searching for “sehri time Sharjah” may be looking for a deadline, while a venue uses “suhoor time” to describe meal service. Separate these meanings when making plans. The Ramadan table above gives prayer-timetable entries; it does not list restaurant opening hours.

For a household with an early commuter, prepare work bags and the meal setup before bed if that helps. Set reminders with clear labels for imsak and Fajr. Avoid copying only a number into a family chat, where the date and purpose can be lost.

If ordering food for suhoor, ask when the order can realistically arrive and keep another meal option available. Use the timetable independently of a delivery estimate. The end of a venue’s service and the beginning of the fast answer different questions.

For visitors staying with family, explain which city timetable the household uses and show them the original source. Someone arriving from another country may have a phone app still set to an earlier location. Check its location and date before comparing displayed times.

Family visits and practical errands in Sharjah

When planning school collection, use the school’s written Ramadan arrangements. Check bus pickup, dismissal and any after-school activity individually. A general working-hours reduction does not tell you when a particular child needs collecting or whether a nursery changes its own hours.

If your employer is in another emirate, compare the work roster with the household’s Sharjah meal plan. Ask about late meetings or required cover before arranging regular evening commitments. Keep employment questions separate from the city’s prayer timetable.

Confirm a venue’s Ramadan arrangements before setting out for a family visit or group meal. Ask about arrival, seating and prayer facilities. No 2027 parking windows, free-parking claims or public-iftar locations are verified in this guide.

For an evening taxi, the UAE government recommends planning ahead around iftar. Give the pickup point clearly and confirm the return arrangement. If a visit includes older relatives or children, agree where everyone will meet if the party arrives separately.

Friday prayers and Ramadan working hours

Awqaf’s announcement sets Friday sermons and prayers at 12:45 pm from 2 January 2026. The ordinary Dhuhr entry in a daily table is not a substitute for this Friday arrangement. Check your mosque for current instructions and allow time to arrive.

The government’s private-sector working-hours guidance states that daily working hours reduce by two during Ramadan. Check coverage and your actual roster with HR. See our Ramadan working-hours guide before assuming a particular finish time or applying the general rule to a separate employment regime.

Ramadan etiquette for residents and guests

Non-Muslims are not required to fast. The government Ramadan guide describes daytime dining options and changing venue hours. Follow the venue’s arrangements, ask where meals are taken at work and be considerate around fasting colleagues. Avoid questioning why someone is or is not fasting.

If invited to iftar, ask the host about arrival and meal arrangements. Let them know about dietary needs in advance. Confirm before bringing extra guests. These are practical courtesies, rather than a claim that every household observes the occasion in exactly the same way.

Expected Eid al-Fitr dates

If Ramadan starts on 8 February, Eid al-Fitr would begin on 9 or 10 March 2027. Those alternatives depend on whether Ramadan has 29 or 30 days. The UAE’s moon-sighting announcement settles the date; a meal reservation or advance school diary cannot confirm it.

The official holiday schedule specifies 1–3 Shawwal, adding 30 Ramadan if the month completes 30 days. Check the 2027 UAE public holiday guide and your employer’s final notice before booking leave around an assumed Gregorian holiday window.

Full official monthly prayer tables for Sharjah

The tables below reproduce the bundled Awqaf monthly records, including dates outside Ramadan. Use the Ramadan-only table above for the expected fasting period. If the current date is unavailable, the prayer display labels its fallback; an older row should not be read as today’s iftar time.

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