Ramadan 2027 in Malawi
Choose your city to see its full Ramadan 1448 imsakiya. On the first day the fast in Malawi ranges from 13 h 46 min in Mzuzu to 13 h 57 min in Blantyre, and iftar is earliest in Zomba (6:13 PM) and latest in Lilongwe (6:18 PM). Times use the Muslim World League method.
First and last day of Ramadan in Malawi
| City | Imsak · Day 1 | Iftar (Maghrib) · Day 1 | Fast · Day 1 | Imsak · Last day | Iftar (Maghrib) · Last day | Fast · Last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | 04:08 | 18:15 | 13 h 57 min | 04:20 | 18:00 | 13 h 30 min |
| Lilongwe | 04:15 | 18:18 | 13 h 52 min | 04:26 | 18:04 | 13 h 28 min |
| Mzuzu | 04:18 | 18:14 | 13 h 46 min | 04:27 | 18:02 | 13 h 25 min |
| Zomba | 04:07 | 18:13 | 13 h 56 min | 04:19 | 17:58 | 13 h 30 min |
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent in Malawi. Each city page shows the full month day by day, the odd nights of the last ten and the time of the Eid prayer.
Fasting in Malawi in Ramadan 2027
Across the 4 cities listed, the first fast lasts 13 h 53 min on average, and the gap between the shortest and the longest fast is 12 minutes. In Lilongwe, imsak on 8 February 2027 is at 4:15 AM and iftar at 6:18 PM; by the end of the month the fast has shortened by 24 minutes to 13 h 28 min. The largest cities with their own imsakiya are Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu and Zomba.
The times follow the Muslim World League method: Fajr when the sun is 18° below the horizon and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. The 27th night, the most widely awaited night of the last ten, begins in Lilongwe on the evening of 5 March 2027 at 6:06 PM, and Eid al-Fitr is expected on 9 March 2027, with sunrise in the capital at 5:47 AM.
Ramadan 2027 in Malawi: questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Malawi?
It is expected on 8 February 2027 according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official start in Malawi follows the announcement of the religious authorities, which may move it by a day.
What time is iftar in Lilongwe on the first day?
At 6:18 PM, with imsak at 4:15 AM: a fast of 13 h 52 min.
Which city in Malawi has the longest fast?
On the first day, Blantyre with 13 h 57 min; the shortest is Mzuzu with 13 h 46 min.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Malawi?
Eid al-Fitr is expected on 9 March 2027, or a day later if Ramadan lasts 30 days.