Kandy is home to several mosques where the Muslim community gathers for daily prayers. These Islamic centers follow the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation for congregational prayers, ensuring unity in worship times across the city.
Find your direction at local mosques
All mosques in Kandy are built facing the Kaaba. You can verify your Qibla direction by observing the prayer lines (sutrah) at your local mosque.
Teaching Children About Prayer in Kandy
For families in Kandy, instilling prayer habits in children is essential. Our easy-to-read prayer times help parents teach kids the importance of each Salah and when to pray throughout the day.
Teaching Qibla direction to children
Help your children learn the correct direction for Kandy using simple landmarks or our online compass. Making prayer a family activity strengthens faith and creates lasting memories.
Prayer Times for Travelers Visiting Kandy
Whether you're visiting Kandy for business or leisure, maintaining your prayers is easy with our accurate local timings. Travelers can rely on our updated prayer schedule to stay connected with their faith.
Qibla for travelers in Kandy
When in a new place, finding the right direction can be challenging. Our Qibla finder for Kandy works instantly on any device, helping you pray correctly wherever you are.
Weekly Prayer Times (Kandy)
Day
Fajr
Sunrise
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
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Monthly Prayer Times
Date
Fajr
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
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Calculation Method: Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah | Aladhan API
Frequently Asked Questions about Prayer Times in Kandy
Fajr prayer time in Kandy, Sri Lanka begins at dawn and ends just before sunrise. Using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method, the Fajr time is determined by the angle of the sun below the horizon. This is the first prayer of the day and consists of 2 rakats.
Dhuhr (Zuhr) prayer in Kandy begins after the sun passes its zenith (highest point). In Asia/Colombo timezone, this occurs around midday. It is the second prayer of the day and consists of 4 rakats.
Asr prayer time in Kandy begins when the shadow of an object equals its length. This is the third prayer of the day and consists of 4 rakats.
Maghrib prayer in Kandy starts immediately after sunset. It is the fourth daily prayer and consists of 3 rakats.
Isha prayer time in Kandy begins after the red twilight disappears from the sky. It is the fifth and final obligatory prayer.
Prayer times for Kandy are calculated using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method, based on the geographic coordinates of the city.