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Prayer times in Mannar
This page shows today’s salah times in Mannar, Northern Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in Sri Lanka.
Today’s prayer times in Mannar
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Mannar prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mannar change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mannar on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:35 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, compared with only 11 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:12 PM and 7:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mannar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:53 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:28 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:12 PM |
Mannar lies 228 km north of Colombo, so Dhuhr in Mannar comes at almost exactly the same time as Colombo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mannar.
Qibla in Mannar and distance to Makkah
In Mannar you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 292.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,499 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mannar and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Mannar
For those fasting in Mannar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 5:09 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 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.
Where Mannar is located
Mannar lies at 8.9895° N, 79.8784° E, in Northern Province, in Sri Lanka. The nearest administrative centre is Jaffna, 77 km away. Nearby places include Vavuniya (73 km), Jaffna (77 km), and Anuradhapura (96 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mannar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 35,817
- Coordinates
- 8.98945, 79.87842
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,499 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mannar
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mannar comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:43 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Mannar, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Mannar
- Vavuniya73 km · east
- Jaffna77 km · north
- Anuradhapura96 km · south-east
- Valvettithurai97 km · north
- Point Pedro100 km · north-east
- Puttalam106 km · south
- Mullaittivu107 km · east
- Dambulla152 km · south-east
Prayer times in Mannar: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Mannar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 December and 6:32 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Mannar?
The Qibla in Mannar is 292.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,499 km away.
Do prayer times in Mannar differ from Colombo?
Yes. Mannar is 228 km from Colombo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Mannar practically coincides with Colombo.
Which calculation method is used for Mannar?
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.
When is Fajr in Mannar?
Fajr in Mannar depends on the season: about 4:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.