Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in France
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day sahur and iftar times across 3 cities.
How France decides
Practice varies across France: some communities rely on a local moon sighting, while others follow a calculation or Saudi Arabia's announcement.
In 2025 the Grande Mosquée de Paris announced a unified start of 1 March. For 2026 the two bodies split: the Grande Mosquée de Paris (mixing calculation with the traditional Night of Doubt observation) set Wednesday 18 February, while the CFCM (pure astronomical calculation) set Thursday 19 February; the Grande Mosquée de Paris date is recorded here as canonical.
Sources: https://www.grandemosqueedeparis.fr/post/communique-debut-du-mois-de-ramadan-le-lundi-1er-mars-2025, https://www.france24.com/fr/france/20260217-le-d%C3%A9but-du-ramadan-en-france-fix%C3%A9-%C3%A0-mercredi-par-la-grande-mosqu%C3%A9e-de-paris
Past years
When Ramadan started in France in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 18 February 2026 |
First-day Sahur and iftar times by city
Sahur 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 France?
Ramadan 2027 in France is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in France?
The start of Ramadan in France is announced by Grande Mosquée de Paris / CFCM.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in France?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in France is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.