The Ramadan imsakiya for Kuwait below shows imsak, Fajr (start of the fast), sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib (iftar) and Isha for every day of Ramadan 1448, expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, for Kuwait City and the main governorates. In February the fast in Kuwait runs from about 5:10 AM to 5:30 PM, roughly 12 hours 20 minutes, rising to about 13 hours by early March. The timetable uses the official Kuwait calculation method; you can print it or switch to another year.
On this page
- How to read the Kuwait imsakiya
- Ramadan 1448 in Kuwait: expected dates
- Fasting hours in Kuwait during Ramadan 1448
- Imsak times in Kuwait by area
- Fasting safely: health tips
- Common mistakes with the imsakiya
- Working hours and daily life in Ramadan
- Iftar and suhoor in Kuwait: practical tips
- Taraweeh and the last ten nights
- Zakat al-Fitr and Eid preparations
- Frequently asked questions
- Related pages
How to read the Kuwait imsakiya
- Imsak – the time to stop eating and drinking. Kuwait’s official calendar uses the Fajr adhan itself; many families stop 10 minutes earlier as a precaution, which is what the imsak column in the table shows.
- Fajr – the fast officially begins at the Fajr adhan.
- Sunrise – the end of the Fajr prayer time; there is no prayer at sunrise.
- Maghrib (iftar) – the fast ends at sunset, when the Maghrib adhan is called from Kuwait’s mosques and broadcast on Kuwait TV and radio.
- Isha – taraweeh prayers start right after Isha in every mosque; the Grand Mosque in Kuwait City holds the largest congregation.
During Ramadan, today’s row is highlighted in the table above. Choose your area from the drop-down for exact times, and use the print button to keep a copy on the fridge or at work.
Ramadan 1448 in Kuwait: expected dates
| Event | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Moon-sighting committee meets | Evening of Sunday 7 February 2027 (29 Sha’ban) |
| 1 Ramadan 1448 | Monday 8 February 2027 |
| Night of 27 Ramadan (often observed as Laylat al-Qadr) | Evening of Friday 5 March 2027 |
| Last day of Ramadan | Monday 8 March or Tuesday 9 March 2027 (29 or 30 days) |
| Eid al-Fitr 1448 | Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March 2027 |
Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs confirms the first day after the moon-sighting committee reports. If the crescent is not seen on 7 February, Ramadan starts on 9 February and every row in the table shifts by one day. Our Ramadan countdown page tracks the days left and the latest expected date.
The dates above are astronomical expectations. The official start and Eid are announced by Kuwait’s moon-sighting committee, usually on the evening of the 29th.
Fasting hours in Kuwait during Ramadan 1448
Because Ramadan 1448 falls in February and March, Kuwait gets one of the shortest fasts of the decade. On the first day the fast lasts about 12 hours 20 minutes (Fajr around 5:12 AM, Maghrib around 5:32 PM). By the end of the month it rises to roughly 13 hours (Fajr around 4:48 AM, Maghrib around 5:52 PM) as the days lengthen. The weather is mild, usually around 20–27°C during the day.
| Point in Ramadan | Fajr (approx.) | Maghrib (approx.) | Fast length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start (8 February) | 5:12 AM | 5:32 PM | About 12 h 20 min |
| End (8 March) | 4:48 AM | 5:52 PM | About 13 h |
Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year, so fasts in Kuwait will keep getting shorter for the next few years as Ramadan moves into winter.
Imsak times in Kuwait by area
Prayer and imsak times differ only slightly across Kuwait. Areas in the west and north are a minute or two later than Kuwait City, while the south and east are about a minute earlier:
| Governorate / area | Main districts | Compared with Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuwait City, Sharq, Dasman, Shuwaikh | Reference time |
| Hawalli | Salmiya, Hawalli, Jabriya, Rumaithiya | Same (±1 min) |
| Farwaniya | Farwaniya, Khaitan, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh | About 1 minute later |
| Mubarak Al-Kabeer | Sabah Al-Salem, Adan, Qurain | Same (±1 min) |
| Ahmadi | Fahaheel, Mangaf, Mahboula, Abu Halifa | About 1 minute earlier |
| Jahra | Jahra, Saad Al-Abdullah, Sulaibiya | 1–2 minutes later |
If you use a phone app, set the calculation method to “Kuwait”. Other methods such as Umm al-Qura or Muslim World League give Fajr and Isha times that differ from Kuwait’s mosques by several minutes.
Fasting safely: health tips
A February and March Ramadan is easier on the body than a summer one, but long workdays and late nights still take their toll. A few simple habits help:
- Eat a proper suhoor with slow-release food such as oats, eggs, beans, yoghurt and wholemeal bread, rather than skipping it.
- Break the fast gently with water and dates, then pray Maghrib before a full meal.
- Spread water intake through the evening instead of drinking a lot at once just before Fajr.
- If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease or are pregnant, speak to your doctor before Ramadan about whether and how to fast, and about changing medicine times.
- Avoid driving when very tired just before iftar; many accidents happen in the last hour of the fast.
Stop fasting and seek medical help if you feel faint, confused, have chest pain or signs of very low blood sugar. Call 112 in an emergency.
Common mistakes with the imsakiya
- Using last year’s printed timetable – times shift because Ramadan starts about 11 days earlier each year.
- Leaving a phone app on a method other than “Kuwait”, which can make Fajr several minutes wrong.
- Forgetting that imsak in the table is 10 minutes before Fajr, and stopping eating too late.
- Relying on a social-media image of the imsakiya without checking that it is for Kuwait and for the right year.
- Not adjusting by a day if the moon-sighting announcement moves the start of Ramadan.
Working hours and daily life in Ramadan
Kuwait’s Labour Law limits working time for fasting employees in the private sector to 6 hours a day and 36 hours a week during Ramadan. Government offices also run shorter hours, which are announced each year by the Civil Service Commission. Banks, ministries and many shops change their hours, so check before you visit.
- Restaurants and cafés serve dine-in customers after Maghrib; many offer delivery and takeaway for iftar.
- Eating, drinking and smoking in public during fasting hours is prohibited for everyone, including non-Muslims – eat in private or at your workplace’s designated area.
- Malls open late into the night and are busiest after taraweeh.
- Traffic is heaviest 30–60 minutes before iftar – leave early or wait until after Maghrib.
- Schools shorten the school day during Ramadan; check the school calendar.
Iftar and suhoor in Kuwait: practical tips
- Book hotel iftar buffets a week ahead, especially for Thursday and Friday evenings.
- Suhoor is served until just before Fajr in many Arabic restaurants and cafés; some stay open until about 3 AM.
- Public iftar tents and mosque meals are organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and charities such as the Zakat House, and anyone can attend.
- Ghabga (غبقة) is a traditional Kuwaiti late-night gathering in Ramadan; companies and families often host one.
- Drink plenty of water between iftar and suhoor, and keep heavy, salty food to a minimum.
Taraweeh and the last ten nights
Taraweeh prayers are held after Isha every night in Ramadan in mosques across Kuwait. In the last ten nights many mosques add qiyam prayers after midnight, and the Grand Mosque in Kuwait City draws very large crowds, especially on the 27th night. Parking around large mosques fills up early, so arrive well before Isha.
For daily prayer times outside Ramadan, see prayer times in Kuwait, and for the direction of prayer use our Qibla direction tool.
Zakat al-Fitr and Eid preparations
Zakat al-Fitr must be paid before the Eid prayer. In Kuwait it is usually paid through the Zakat House, mosques or registered charities, and the Ministry of Awqaf announces the recommended amount each year. Check the official announcement rather than social-media figures. Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday of several days in Kuwait; see Kuwait public holidays for the official dates once they are announced.
Frequently asked questions
What time is iftar in Kuwait today?
The Maghrib column in the imsakiya above is the iftar time, and today’s row is highlighted during Ramadan. Outside Ramadan, see the daily prayer times page.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Kuwait?
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, subject to the moon-sighting announcement on the evening of 7 February.
What is the difference between imsak and Fajr?
Fajr is when the fast begins. Imsak is a precautionary time about 10 minutes earlier when many people stop eating.
Is the imsakiya the same for all of Kuwait?
Times differ by at most about two minutes between Jahra in the north-west and Fahaheel in the south. Select your area in the drop-down for exact times.
Which calculation method does Kuwait use?
The Kuwait method: Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17.5° below the horizon. The table uses the same method.
How long is the fast in Kuwait in Ramadan 1448?
About 12 hours 20 minutes at the start of the month, rising to about 13 hours by the end.
Can non-Muslims eat in public during Ramadan in Kuwait?
No. Eating, drinking and smoking in public during fasting hours is not allowed for anyone. Eat in private or in designated areas.