City · Western Province
Prayer times in Homagama
Muslims living in Homagama can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Homagama is a city in Sri Lanka, in Western Province, with about 34,664 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Homagama today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Homagama prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Homagama change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Homagama on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, against only 11 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 7:44 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Homagama 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 | 5:56 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM |
Compared with Colombo, Dhuhr in Homagama comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Colombo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Homagama is 20 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Homagama and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Homagama is at 294.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,607 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 294.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Homagama
Ramadan in Homagama: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 PM, roughly 13 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Homagama on the map
Homagama lies at 6.8440° N, 80.0024° E, in Western Province, in Sri Lanka. The nearest administrative centre is Colombo, 20 km away. Close by you will find Maharagama (8 km), Battaramulla (11 km), and Hanwella Ihala (11 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Homagama
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 34,664
- Coordinates
- 6.84400, 80.00240
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,607 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Homagama
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Homagama takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:39 PM for the majority, 4:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Homagama (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Homagama
- Maharagama8 km · west
- Battaramulla11 km · north-west
- Hanwella Ihala11 km · north-east
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte11 km · west
- Pita Kotte12 km · north-west
- Mulleriyawa13 km · north-west
- Kotikawatta14 km · north-west
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia14 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Homagama
Which calculation method is used for Homagama?
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 Maghrib in Homagama?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Homagama 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Homagama?
The Qibla in Homagama is 294.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,607 km away.
When is Fajr in Homagama?
Fajr in Homagama depends on the season: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.