Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Australia
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 6 cities.
How Australia decides
Australia's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
AFIC and ANIC jointly determine the start based on whether the new crescent is born before sunset in Australia, a sighting-linked criterion independent of Saudi Arabia's own announcement. In 2026 this put Australia's start (February 19) a day after Saudi Arabia's (February 18).
Sources: https://afic.com.au/2025/02/ramadan-announcement-the-1st-of-ramadan-1446-h-will-be-on-saturday-march-1-2025/, https://afic.com.au/2026/02/official-statement-on-the-announcement-of-the-blessed-month-of-ramadan-1447-ah-2026-ce/, https://anic.org.au/commencement-of-the-holy-month-of-ramadan-1447h-2026/
Past years
When Ramadan started in Australia in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 19 February 2026 |
First-day Suhoor and iftar times by city
Suhoor end and iftar times for Monday 8 February 2027, the expected first fast. Each city page has the full month timetable.
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Australia?
Ramadan 2027 in Australia is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Australia?
The start of Ramadan in Australia is announced by Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) / Australian National Imams Council (ANIC).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Australia?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Australia is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.