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Prayer times in Kotikawatta
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kotikawatta, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in Sri Lanka.
Adhan times in Kotikawatta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kotikawatta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kotikawatta
It helps to know how prayer times in Kotikawatta move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:40 AM on 21 June and 5:01 AM on 21 December, a difference 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. Use these figures 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 | 3:39 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:00 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 | 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM |
Kotikawatta lies right next to Colombo (7 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Kotikawatta practically coincides with Colombo. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Kotikawatta
Qibla direction for Kotikawatta: 294.8° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,594 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kotikawatta remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kotikawatta
Fasting in Kotikawatta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 5:07 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 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 Kotikawatta is located
Kotikawatta lies at 6.9269° N, 79.9095° E, in Western Province, in Sri Lanka. The nearest administrative centre is Colombo, 7 km away. Close by you will find Mulleriyawa (2 km), Kelaniya (3 km), and Battaramulla (4 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
- Kotikawatta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 64,565
- Coordinates
- 6.92690, 79.90950
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,594 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kotikawatta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kotikawatta takes place 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: 3:39 PM for the majority, 4:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kotikawatta and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Kotikawatta
- Mulleriyawa2 km · east
- Kelaniya3 km · north-east
- Battaramulla4 km · south
- Pita Kotte4 km · south
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte5 km · south
- Peliyagoda5 km · north-west
- Colombo7 km · west
- Wattala7 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kotikawatta
Do prayer times in Kotikawatta differ from Colombo?
Hardly: Kotikawatta is only 7 km from Colombo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What is the Qibla direction in Kotikawatta?
The Qibla in Kotikawatta is 294.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,594 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kotikawatta?
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.
When is Fajr in Kotikawatta?
Fajr in Kotikawatta 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.
How long is the fast in Kotikawatta 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.