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Prayer times in North Central Province
Salah times in North Central Province (Sri Lanka): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North Central Province has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in North Central Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for North Central Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in North Central Province
Prayer times in North Central Province change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:35 AM and Maghrib at 6:28 PM, giving a day of 12 h 37 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:02 AM and Maghrib to 5:55 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 39 min. That is a difference of 0 h 58 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:52 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:11 PM |
North Central Province is located 165 km north of Colombo, so Dhuhr in North Central Province is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Colombo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in North Central Province.
Qibla in North Central Province and distance to Makkah
From North Central Province you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,582 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of North Central Province and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in North Central Province
Ramadan in North Central Province: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:17 PM, about 13 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 10 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About North Central Province
North Central Province is one of the regions of Sri Lanka. Its main city, Anuradhapura, is at 8.3122° N, 80.4131° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- North Central Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sri Lanka
- Coordinates
- 8.31223, 80.41306
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.2° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,582 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in North Central Province
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in North Central Province comes roughly 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:41 PM instead of 3:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:16 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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Prayer times in the cities of North Central Province
Prayer times near North Central Province
- North Western Province92 km · south
- Eastern Province94 km · east
- Central Province116 km · south
- Northern Province157 km · north
- Uva Province164 km · south-east
- Western Province165 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in North Central Province
Do prayer times in North Central Province differ from Colombo?
Yes. North Central Province is 165 km from Colombo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in North Central Province is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Colombo.
When is Fajr in North Central Province?
Fajr in North Central Province depends on the season: about 4:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for North Central 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.
How long is the fast in North Central Province during Ramadan?
About 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in North Central Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 December and 6:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.