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Prayer times in Northern Province
Prayer times in Northern Province (Sri Lanka): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Northern Province has 6 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Northern Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Northern Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Northern Province change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Northern Province on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:33 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 7:50 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Northern Province and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:51 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with Colombo, Dhuhr in Northern Province is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Colombo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Northern Province is 304 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Northern Province and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Northern Province is at 291.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,483 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 291.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Northern Province
For those fasting in Northern Province, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 5:09 AM on the first day, 12 h 58 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:21 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sri Lanka.
Northern Province on the map
Northern Province is one of the regions of Sri Lanka. Its main city, Jaffna, lies at 9.6685° N, 80.0074° E. The region has 6 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Northern Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sri Lanka
- Coordinates
- 9.66845, 80.00742
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 291.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,483 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Northern Province
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Northern Province comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:43 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Northern Province, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Salah times across Northern Province
- Prayer times in Jaffna169,102
- Point Pedro89,810
- Salah times Valvettithurai78,205
- Vavuniya60,176
- Prayer times in Mannar35,817
- Mullaittivu28,973
Nearby cities to Northern Province
- North Central Province157 km · south
- Eastern Province181 km · south-east
- North Western Province246 km · south
- Central Province273 km · south
- Western Province304 km · south
- Uva Province320 km · south
Prayer times in Northern Province: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Northern Province?
Fajr in Northern Province depends on the season: about 4:33 AM on 21 June and about 5:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Northern Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 December and 6:32 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Northern 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 Northern Province during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Northern Province?
The Qibla in Northern Province is 291.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,483 km away.