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Prayer times in Eastern Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Eastern Province, a region of Sri Lanka, together with links to the 7 cities of Eastern Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Trincomalee; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Eastern Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Eastern Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Eastern Province change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Eastern Province move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:31 AM on 21 June and 4:59 AM on 21 December, a shift of 28 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:52 PM and 6:26 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 37 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 38 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:48 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:11 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:07 PM |
Compared with Colombo, Dhuhr in Eastern Province comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Colombo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Eastern Province is 238 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Eastern Province
The Qibla in Eastern Province is at 292.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,653 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Eastern Province
For those fasting in Eastern Province, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 13 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sri Lanka.
About Eastern Province
Eastern Province is one of the regions of Sri Lanka. Its main city, Trincomalee, is at 8.5778° N, 81.2289° E. The region has 7 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Eastern Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sri Lanka
- Coordinates
- 8.57780, 81.22890
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.7° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,653 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Eastern Province
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Eastern Province takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 63 minutes around 21 June: 3:34 PM for the majority, 4:38 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Eastern Province (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Salah times across Eastern Province
- Prayer times in Trincomalee108,420
- Kalmunai100,171
- Salah times Batticaloa86,742
- Pottuvil45,727
- Prayer times in Ampara43,720
- Eravur Town22,982
- Salah times Vakarai21,000
Nearby cities to Eastern Province
- North Central Province94 km · west
- North Western Province154 km · south-west
- Central Province157 km · south-west
- Uva Province179 km · south
- Northern Province181 km · north-west
- Sabaragamuwa Province229 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Eastern Province
What is the Qibla direction in Eastern Province?
The Qibla in Eastern Province is 292.7° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,653 km away.
Do prayer times in Eastern Province differ from Colombo?
Yes. Eastern Province is 238 km from Colombo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Eastern Province comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Colombo.
When is Maghrib in Eastern Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 6:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Eastern Province?
Fajr in Eastern Province depends on the season: about 4:31 AM on 21 June and about 4:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Eastern Province?
We use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.