Region · Sri Lanka
Prayer times in Southern Province
Salah times in Southern Province (Sri Lanka): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Southern Province has 9 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Southern Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Southern Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Southern Province change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Southern Province on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, against only 11 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 7:41 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Southern 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 | 12:17 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:12 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM |
Southern Province is located 107 km south of Colombo, so Dhuhr in Southern Province is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Colombo. This difference comes from 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 Southern Province.
Qibla direction in Southern Province
The Qibla in Southern Province is at 295.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,666 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 295.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Southern Province
Ramadan in Southern Province: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:05 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 PM, roughly 13 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 7 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Southern Province on the map
Southern Province is one of the regions of Sri Lanka. Its main city, Galle, lies at 6.0461° N, 80.2103° E. The region has 9 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Southern Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sri Lanka
- Coordinates
- 6.04610, 80.21030
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 295.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,666 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Southern Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Southern Province comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:39 PM instead of 3:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Southern Province (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Southern Province
- Prayer times in Galle93,118
- Ambalantota80,506
- Salah times Matara76,254
- Beliatta58,675
- Prayer times in Ambalangoda56,783
- Devinuwara45,000
- Salah times Bentota37,000
- Weligama22,179
- Prayer times in Hambantota19,999
Prayer times near Southern Province
- Sabaragamuwa Province74 km · north
- Western Province107 km · north
- Uva Province140 km · north-east
- Central Province146 km · north
- North Western Province161 km · north
- North Central Province253 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Southern Province
When is Maghrib in Southern Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Southern Province?
Fajr in Southern Province depends on the season: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 4:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Southern 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 is the Qibla direction in Southern Province?
The Qibla in Southern Province is 295.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,666 km away.
Do prayer times in Southern Province differ from Colombo?
Yes. Southern Province is 107 km from Colombo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Southern Province comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Colombo.