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Prayer times in Ampara
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ampara, Eastern Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in Sri Lanka.
Today’s prayer times in Ampara
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ampara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ampara
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ampara on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:32 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 33 min, against only 11 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 7:38 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ampara and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:32 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:07 PM |
Compared with Colombo, Dhuhr in Ampara comes roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Colombo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ampara is 206 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Ampara
The Qibla in Ampara is at 293.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,755 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 293.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Ampara
Ramadan in Ampara: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:13 PM, about 13 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Ampara on the map
Ampara lies at 7.2975° N, 81.6820° E, in Eastern Province, in Sri Lanka. The nearest administrative centre is Badulla, 77 km away. Close by you will find Kalmunai (21 km), Batticaloa (46 km), and Pottuvil (49 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ampara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 43,720
- Coordinates
- 7.29754, 81.68202
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,755 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ampara
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ampara takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:35 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Ampara in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Ampara
- Kalmunai21 km · north-east
- Batticaloa46 km · north
- Pottuvil49 km · south
- Eravur Town54 km · north
- Badulla77 km · south-west
- Vakarai97 km · north
- Kataragama106 km · south
- Nuwara Eliya106 km · west
Prayer times in Ampara: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Ampara differ from Colombo?
Yes. Ampara is 206 km from Colombo, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Ampara is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Colombo.
How long is the fast in Ampara during Ramadan?
About 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ampara?
Fajr in Ampara depends on the season: about 4:32 AM on 21 June and about 4:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Ampara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 6:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Ampara?
The Qibla in Ampara is 293.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,755 km away.