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Prayer times in North Western Province
Prayer times in North Western Province (Sri Lanka): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North Western Province has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in North Western Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for North Western Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in North Western Province change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in North Western Province move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:37 AM on 21 June and 5:01 AM on 21 December, a difference of 24 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:57 PM and 6:27 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 34 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 41 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 | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:53 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:12 PM |
Compared with Colombo, Dhuhr in North Western Province comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Colombo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. North Western Province is 84 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in North Western Province and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for North Western Province: 294.0° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,614 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in North Western Province is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in North Western Province
For those fasting in North Western Province, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 5:06 AM on the first day, 13 h 02 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:20 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sri Lanka.
About North Western Province
North Western Province is one of the regions of Sri Lanka. Its main city, Kurunegala, is at 7.4839° N, 80.3683° E. The region has 3 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
- North Western Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sri Lanka
- Coordinates
- 7.48390, 80.36830
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.0° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,614 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in North Western Province
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in North Western Province is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:38 PM for the majority, 4:40 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in North Western Province and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of North Western Province
- Prayer times in Puttalam45,661
- Kurunegala28,571
- Salah times Chilaw24,712
Prayer times near North Western Province
- Central Province36 km · south-east
- Western Province84 km · south-west
- Sabaragamuwa Province89 km · south
- North Central Province92 km · north
- Uva Province94 km · south-east
- Eastern Province154 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in North Western Province
Do prayer times in North Western Province differ from Colombo?
Yes. North Western Province is 84 km from Colombo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in North Western Province comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Colombo.
Which calculation method is used for North Western 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.
What time is Fajr in North Western Province?
Fajr in North Western Province depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in North Western Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 December and 6:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in North Western Province?
The Qibla in North Western Province is 294.0° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,614 km away.