Whether you're visiting Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka
When in a new place, finding the right direction can be challenging. Our Qibla finder for Sri Lanka works instantly on any device, helping you pray correctly wherever you are.
Spiritual Benefits of Regular Salah in Sri Lanka
Maintaining regular Salah in Sri Lanka strengthens your connection with Allah and provides a structured, purposeful day. Each of the five prayers offers a unique opportunity for reflection and spiritual growth.
Salah times for Sri Lanka
Fajr 04:53 – Start your day with divine remembrance before dawn
Dhuhr 12:11 – Midday spiritual refreshment during work hours
Asr 15:16 – Afternoon moment of peace and reflection
Maghrib 18:17 – Gratitude for the day's blessings at sunset
Isha 19:47 – Peaceful conclusion to the day in Sri Lanka
Muslims in Sri Lanka follow the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method to ensure prayers are offered at the scientifically correct times based on the sun's position. This method is trusted by Islamic scholars worldwide and provides accurate Salah timings for Sri Lanka residents.
About prayer direction in Sri Lanka
Knowing the correct prayer times is essential, but so is facing the right direction. The Qibla direction for Sri Lanka helps you align with the Holy Kaaba in Mecca for every prayer.
Weekly Prayer Times (Sri Lanka)
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 Sri Lanka
Fajr prayer time in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka starts immediately after sunset. It is the fourth daily prayer and consists of 3 rakats.
Isha prayer time in Sri Lanka begins after the red twilight disappears from the sky. It is the fifth and final obligatory prayer.
Prayer times for Sri Lanka are calculated using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method, based on the geographic coordinates of the city.