Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Japan
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 2 cities.
How Japan decides
Japan's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
Japan's Hilal Vision Committee follows a moon-sighting-based approach aligned with Southeast Asian authorities (Indonesia, Malaysia) rather than automatically following Saudi Arabia; in 2026 it announced February 19, a day after Saudi Arabia's February 18. The exact 2025 (1446) start date for Japan could not be verified from a dedicated source and is recorded as null.
Past years
When Ramadan started in Japan in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 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 Japan?
Ramadan 2027 in Japan is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Japan?
The start of Ramadan in Japan is announced by Hilal Vision Committee Japan.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Japan?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Japan is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.