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Prayer times in Bentota
Looking for the adhan times in Bentota? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Bentota, Southern Province. Every figure is computed for 6.4260° N, 79.9958° E, so the times reflect Bentota itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Bentota today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Bentota
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bentota by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bentota on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, against only 11 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 7:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bentota 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 | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM |
Compared with Colombo, Dhuhr in Bentota is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Colombo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Bentota is 59 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Bentota and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Bentota: 295.3° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,626 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Bentota remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Bentota during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Bentota is at about 5:06 AM and iftar at 6:21 PM, for a fast of 13 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:00 AM and iftar to 6:22 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Bentota
Bentota is located at 6.4260° N, 79.9958° E, in Southern Province, in Sri Lanka. The nearest administrative centre is Galle, 48 km away. Close by you will find Beruwala (6 km), Kalutara (18 km), and Ambalangoda (22 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bentota
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 37,000
- Coordinates
- 6.42598, 79.99575
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 295.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,626 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bentota
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bentota comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:41 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.
For the best results, 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 Bentota (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Bentota
- Beruwala6 km · north
- Kalutara18 km · north
- Ambalangoda22 km · south
- Panadura34 km · north
- Moratuwa41 km · north
- Homagama46 km · north
- Maharagama48 km · north
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia48 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bentota
What time is Fajr in Bentota?
Fajr in Bentota changes with the seasons: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Bentota?
The Qibla in Bentota is 295.3° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,626 km away.
Do prayer times in Bentota differ from Colombo?
Yes. Bentota is 59 km from Colombo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Bentota comes about 1 minute earlier than in Colombo.
Which calculation method is used for Bentota?
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 Bentota during Ramadan?
About 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.