Prayer times in Sri Lanka

Praay.org covers 80 cities in Sri Lanka, spanning latitudes from 5.9° to 9.8°.

Sri Lanka is in the Asia/Colombo timezone (UTCUTC+5.5). All prayer times are calculated for the local timezone.

Major cities in Sri Lanka

Among the most populated cities in Sri Lanka are Colombo, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Maharagama. Praay.org provides prayer times for all 80 cities in the country, from the largest metropolitan areas to smaller towns and villages. Each city page shows today's five daily prayer times — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha — along with sunrise, sunset, Imsak and Islamic midnight. You can also view a full monthly calendar, navigate between days, and compare times across neighbouring cities.

Seasonal variation in Sri Lanka

Prayer times in Sri Lanka vary throughout the year due to the sun's changing position. The country's cities span latitudes from 5.9° to 9.8°, a spread of 3.9°. Cities at higher latitudes experience greater seasonal variation — with longer days in summer meaning earlier Fajr and later Maghrib, and shorter winter days bringing later Fajr and earlier Maghrib. Cities closer to the equator see relatively stable prayer times year-round. Praay.org automatically adjusts for daylight saving time transitions where applicable, ensuring accuracy regardless of the season.

Calculation methods

Praay.org supports three recognized calculation methods for Sri Lanka: Shia (Ja'fari) based on the Leva Research Institute in Qum, Shafii/Maliki/Hanbali from Muslim World League (MWL), and Hanafi also from MWL. The primary difference lies in the Fajr angle and Asr shadow factor. The Hanafi method calculates Asr when an object's shadow is twice its length, while the other schools use a 1:1 ratio. Choose the method that matches your school of thought — your selection is saved automatically via cookies.

Ramadan in Sri Lanka

During Ramadan, precise prayer times are especially important for Muslims in Sri Lanka. The Imsak time (approximately 10 minutes before Fajr) marks when one should stop eating for Suhoor, while Maghrib signals the time for Iftar. All prayer times are displayed in the local UTC+5.5 timezone. Use the monthly calendar on each city page to plan the entire month of Ramadan in advance, with exact fasting hours shown for every day.

All calculations use the recognized praytimes.org algorithm, adjusted for each city's precise GPS coordinates.