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Prayer times in Hendala
This page shows today’s prayer times in Hendala, Western Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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.
Today’s prayer times in Hendala
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Hendala prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hendala change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Hendala move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:40 AM on 21 June and 5:02 AM on 21 December, a shift of 22 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:00 PM and 6:28 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 32 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 43 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM |
Hendala lies right next to Colombo (7 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Hendala practically coincides with Colombo. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla direction in Hendala
The Qibla in Hendala is at 294.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,588 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 294.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hendala
Ramadan in Hendala: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:21 PM, about 13 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Hendala is located
The coordinates of Hendala are 6.9909° N and 79.8830° E. The nearest cities on our site are Wattala (less than 1 km), Peliyagoda (2 km), and Welisara (5 km). Colombo, the nearest administrative centre, is 7 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Western Province.
- Name
- Hendala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 56,978
- Coordinates
- 6.99090, 79.88300
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.7° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,588 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hendala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hendala is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:40 PM for the majority, 4:42 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Hendala, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Hendala
- Wattalaless than 1 km · east
- Peliyagoda2 km · south
- Welisara5 km · north-east
- Kelaniya6 km · south-east
- Kandana6 km · north
- Colombo7 km · south-west
- Kotikawatta8 km · south
- Mulleriyawa8 km · south-east
Prayer times in Hendala: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Hendala?
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.
Do prayer times in Hendala differ from Colombo?
Hardly: Hendala is only 7 km from Colombo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in Hendala 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.
When is Maghrib in Hendala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Hendala?
The Qibla in Hendala is 294.7° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,588 km away.