Ramadan 2029 Countdown
Live countdown to the start of Ramadan 2029 (1450 AH)
Counting down to sunset in Makkah on Monday 15 January 2029.
There are 805 days until Ramadan 2029. Ramadan 1450 AH is expected to begin at sunset on Monday 15 January 2029, with the first fast on Tuesday 16 January 2029. Falling in the middle of the northern winter, Ramadan 2029 brings some of the shortest fasts in more than three decades for Muslims in the UK, Europe, North America and much of Asia.
Ramadan 2029 Date at a Glance
| Event | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Ramadan begins (first Taraweeh) | Evening of Monday 15 January 2029 |
| First fast | Tuesday 16 January 2029 |
| Laylatul Qadr (27th night) | Evening of Saturday 10 February 2029 |
| Last fast (29 days) | Tuesday 13 February 2029 |
| Eid ul Fitr 2029 | Wednesday 14 February 2029 |
| Islamic year | 1450 AH |
Ramadan 2029 Fasting Hours Around the World
Fasting length depends on how far a city is from the equator. In January the northern hemisphere has its shortest days, so fasts in London and New York are well under 12 hours, while cities in the southern hemisphere are in summer and fast much longer. Here is the expected length of the first fast on 16 January 2029, from shortest to longest:
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fasting length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 6:06 | 16:26 | 10h 20m |
| London | 5:58 | 16:23 | 10h 25m |
| Toronto | 6:23 | 17:08 | 10h 46m |
| New York | 5:57 | 16:55 | 10h 58m |
| Istanbul | 6:49 | 18:02 | 11h 13m |
| Erbil | 5:43 | 17:14 | 11h 31m |
| Islamabad | 5:44 | 17:24 | 11h 39m |
| Baghdad | 5:39 | 17:19 | 11h 41m |
| Lahore | 5:37 | 17:23 | 11h 46m |
| Kuwait City | 5:20 | 17:13 | 11h 53m |
| Delhi | 5:52 | 17:48 | 11h 56m |
| Cairo | 5:20 | 17:19 | 11h 58m |
| Doha | 5:01 | 17:07 | 12h 06m |
| Dubai | 5:46 | 17:52 | 12h 06m |
| Karachi | 5:58 | 18:06 | 12h 07m |
| Riyadh | 5:17 | 17:27 | 12h 10m |
| Dhaka | 5:24 | 17:34 | 12h 10m |
| Makkah | 5:41 | 18:00 | 12h 20m |
| Mumbai | 5:58 | 18:22 | 12h 24m |
| Hargeisa | 5:11 | 18:03 | 12h 52m |
| Addis Ababa | 5:31 | 18:25 | 12h 54m |
| Mogadishu | 4:55 | 18:09 | 13h 14m |
| Nairobi | 5:23 | 18:48 | 13h 25m |
| Jakarta | 4:26 | 18:16 | 13h 50m |
| Johannesburg | 4:03 | 19:05 | 15h 02m |
| Sydney | 4:22 | 20:08 | 15h 46m |
| Melbourne | 4:29 | 20:43 | 16h 15m |
Note: times are calculated for each city (Fajr at the angle most used locally and sunset for Iftar) and are approximate. Always follow your local masjid timetable, and add a few minutes of caution for Sehri.
The shortest first fast in this list is in Birmingham (10h 20m), while the longest is in Melbourne (16h 15m). By the last fast on 13 February, days in the north are already about 40 to 60 minutes longer.
Why Ramadan 2029 Has Such Short Fasts
The Islamic year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so Ramadan moves earlier every year and passes through every season in a cycle of about 33 years. In 2029 it lands just a few weeks after the winter solstice, when daylight in the northern hemisphere is at its shortest. Ramadan will not return to mid January again until the 2060s.
Ramadan 2029 Date by Country
| Country | Expected first fast |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | Tuesday 16 January 2029 |
| Somalia and Egypt | Tuesday 16 January 2029 |
| Iraq | Tuesday 16 or Wednesday 17 January 2029 |
| Pakistan | Wednesday 17 January 2029 (possibly Tuesday) |
| India and Bangladesh | Wednesday 17 January 2029 |
| UK and Europe | Tuesday 16 January 2029 (some mosques Wednesday) |
| USA and Canada | Tuesday 16 January 2029 |
Tips for Fasting in Winter
- Do not skip Sehri. With Sehri ending around 5 to 6 am in most of these cities, a light meal with water, dates and slow carbohydrates is easy to manage.
- Drink through the evening. Cold weather hides thirst. Spread 6 to 8 glasses of water between Iftar and Sehri.
- Iftar at work or school: in the UK and North America Iftar comes before 5 pm on the first days, so pack dates and water in your bag.
- First fasts for children: fasts of 10 to 11 hours are ideal for a child's first full roza.
- Use the long evenings: early Iftar leaves time for Taraweeh, Quran and family before bed.
Ramadan Countdown for Other Years
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Ramadan 2029: Frequently Asked Questions
When will Ramadan 2029 start?
Ramadan 2029 is expected to start at sunset on Monday 15 January 2029, with the first fast on Tuesday 16 January 2029, subject to moon sighting.
How long are Ramadan 2029 fasts?
On the first day, fasts range from about 10h 20m in Birmingham to about 16h 15m in Melbourne. In Pakistan, the Gulf and India most fasts are between 11 and 12.5 hours.
When is Ramadan 2029 in Pakistan and India?
Pakistan and India usually begin one day after Saudi Arabia, so the first fast is most likely on Wednesday 17 January 2029.
When is Eid 2029?
Eid ul Fitr 2029 is expected on Wednesday 14 February 2029 in Saudi Arabia, and on 14 or 15 February in South Asia.
Why is Ramadan 2029 in January?
Ramadan follows the lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so it moves earlier each year and reaches mid January in 2029.
