Regional capital · Uva Province
Prayer times in Badulla
This page shows today’s salah times in Badulla, Uva 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in Sri Lanka.
Namaz times in Badulla today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Badulla
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Badulla change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Badulla on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:35 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, compared with only 11 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 7:40 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Badulla and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:52 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:10 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with Colombo, Dhuhr in Badulla is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Colombo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Badulla is 134 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Badulla and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Badulla: 294.3° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,707 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Badulla is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Badulla
For those fasting in Badulla, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:16 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sri Lanka.
Where Badulla is located
The coordinates of Badulla are 6.9802° N and 81.0577° E. The nearest cities on our site are Nuwara Eliya (30 km), Hatton (52 km), and Gampola (58 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Uva Province.
- Name
- Badulla
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Uva Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 47,587
- Coordinates
- 6.98020, 81.05770
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,707 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Badulla
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Badulla comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:37 PM instead of 3:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Badulla and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Badulla
- Nuwara Eliya30 km · west
- Hatton52 km · west
- Gampola58 km · west
- Kandy58 km · north-west
- Kataragama70 km · south-east
- Matale73 km · north-west
- Ampara77 km · north-east
- Ratnapura79 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Badulla
When is Maghrib in Badulla?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 December and 6:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Badulla differ from Colombo?
Yes. Badulla is 134 km from Colombo, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Badulla is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Colombo.
Which calculation method is used for Badulla?
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 Badulla?
The Qibla in Badulla is 294.3° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,707 km away.
How long is the fast in Badulla during Ramadan?
About 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.