Ramadan Countdown
A live countdown to the first day of Ramadan, based on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Reviewed by the ToolNestr Editorial Team — July 2026
About the Ramadan countdown
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month of the year, during which Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, increase their worship, and seek closeness to Allah. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year, so its start date changes annually. This live countdown shows exactly how long remains until the first day of Ramadan, refreshing every second.
The tool works by finding the Gregorian date of the next 1 Ramadan using the Umm al-Qura calendar built into your browser. If this year’s Ramadan has already begun or passed, it automatically rolls forward to next year. All of the calculation happens on your device, so there is nothing to load and nothing is stored.
Use the countdown to prepare spiritually and practically — planning suhoor and iftar routines, arranging time for extra prayers and Qur’an, and organising charity. Remember that the displayed date is calculated; the official start of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon and may differ by a day in your area.
Preparing for Ramadan
Spiritual readiness
Begin building good habits before Ramadan arrives — voluntary fasts in Sha’ban, daily Qur’an, and consistent prayer make the transition smoother.
Practical planning
Plan balanced suhoor and iftar meals, hydration, and a realistic sleep schedule so you can sustain worship through the month.
Zakat and charity
Many give their annual Zakat in Ramadan. Calculate it in advance so you can give promptly during the month of multiplied reward.
Confirm locally
Keep an eye on your local moon-sighting announcement, since the first fast may begin a day before or after the calculated date.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ramadan this year?
The countdown shows the estimated first day of Ramadan based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual start may shift by a day depending on the local sighting of the new moon, so confirm with your local mosque.
Is the date an estimate or exact?
It is a calculated estimate. Ramadan officially begins when the crescent moon is sighted, which can be a day earlier or later than the calculated date in your region.
How long is Ramadan?
Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, ending when the moon for Shawwal is sighted. The following day is Eid al-Fitr.
What about Suhoor and Iftar?
Once Ramadan begins, use our Sehri & Iftar Time Calculator to get the daily Suhoor (pre-dawn) and Iftar (sunset) times for your city.
Sources & references
This tool uses standard formulas and reference values from:
- • The Qur’an — e.g. Surah an-Nisa (4:11–12, 4:176) for the fixed inheritance shares (fara’id).
- • Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim — hadith on inheritance, zakat and nisab thresholds.
- • AAOIFI and recognized fiqh councils (e.g. Islamic Fiqh Academy) for contemporary rulings. aaoifi.com
Rulings differ between scholars and schools (madhahib), and calculated astronomical times/dates may differ from local sighting. Confirm with a qualified scholar before acting.