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Prayer times in Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.
Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 05:06 | 06:15 | 12:19 | 15:30 | 18:21 | 19:27 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 04:40 | 05:56 | 12:13 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:40 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 04:51 | 06:00 | 12:04 | 15:14 | 18:07 | 19:12 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 05:02 | 06:17 | 12:09 | 15:30 | 18:00 | 19:11 |
Method: Muslim World League (MWL), Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 11 h 43 min in winter to 12 h 32 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Asia/Colombo).
Qibla from Colombo
The Qibla bearing is 294.8° from true north (to the north-west), and the Kaaba is about 4,589 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 6.9° N twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Colombo is listed with the method that is commonly used in Sri Lanka. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Colombo?
294.8° from true north, to the north-west. The distance to the Kaaba is about 4,589 km.
Which calculation method is used for Colombo?
This page uses Muslim World League (MWL), a common choice in Sri Lanka. You can change it in the app.