Ramadan 2027 · 1448 AH Botswana
Ramadan 2027 in Botswana is expected to start on Monday, 8 February 2027 and end with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, 9 March 2027. Choose your city for the full 29-day suhoor and iftar timetable.
Suhoor and iftar on the first and last day of Ramadan in Botswana
| City | Suhoor ends · day 1 | Iftar · day 1 | Suhoor ends · last day | Iftar · last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaborone | 04:37 | 19:02 | 04:58 | 18:40 |
| Francistown | 04:38 | 18:52 | 04:55 | 18:32 |
| Molepolole | 04:39 | 19:04 | 04:59 | 18:41 |
Ramadan 2027 timetable for every city in Botswana
How the times are calculated
Suhoor ends at Fajr (true dawn) and iftar is at Maghrib (sunset). Times for Botswana follow the Muslim World League (MWL) convention — Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17° below the horizon. Each city page also lists an imsak time 10 minutes before Fajr as a precaution.
Hadiths on “Virtue of Fasting”
- When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained
- Whoever fasts Ramadan, out of faith and in pursuit of reward, his past sins will be forgiven
- Allah said: All the deeds of the son of Adam are for himself except for fasting, as it is, indeed, for Me, and I give reward for it
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Botswana?
Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, with the first tarawih the night before. The exact date depends on the official moon sighting announcement in Botswana.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Botswana?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027, after 29 days of fasting.
How long is the fast in Botswana during Ramadan 2027?
In Gaborone the first fast lasts about 14 h 25 min (suhoor ends 04:37, iftar at 19:02); on the last day it lasts 13 h 42 min.
When is Laylat al-Qadr 2027?
Laylat al-Qadr is sought in the last ten nights of Ramadan; the 27th night falls on the night of 5 March 2027.