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Prayer times in Kandana
This page shows today’s salah times in Kandana, Western 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 you can 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 Kandana
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Kandana
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kandana by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kandana on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, compared with only 11 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 7:45 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kandana and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Kandana lies right next to Colombo (13 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Kandana practically coincides with Colombo. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Kandana
From Kandana you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 294.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,587 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kandana and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kandana
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kandana is at about 5:07 AM and iftar at 6:20 PM, for a fast of 13 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:01 AM and iftar to 6:22 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Kandana
The coordinates of Kandana are 7.0480° N and 79.8937° E. The nearest cities on our site are Welisara (2 km), Ja Ela (3 km), and Hendala (6 km). Colombo, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Western Province.
- Name
- Kandana
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 33,424
- Coordinates
- 7.04800, 79.89370
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.7° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,587 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kandana
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kandana takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 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.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kandana (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Kandana
- Welisara2 km · south
- Ja Ela3 km · north
- Hendala6 km · south
- Wattala7 km · south
- Peliyagoda9 km · south
- Kelaniya11 km · south
- Mulleriyawa13 km · south
- Colombo13 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kandana
Do prayer times in Kandana differ from Colombo?
Hardly: Kandana is only 13 km from Colombo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Kandana?
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.
How long is the fast in Kandana during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Kandana?
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 Kandana?
The Qibla in Kandana is 294.7° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,587 km away.