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Prayer times in Maharagama
Looking for the adhan times in Maharagama? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Maharagama, Western Province. Every figure is computed for 6.8480° N, 79.9265° E, so the times reflect Maharagama itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Maharagama
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Maharagama
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Maharagama by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Maharagama on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, compared with 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 Maharagama 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 | 3:39 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 |
Maharagama lies right next to Colombo (13 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Maharagama comes at almost exactly the same time as Colombo. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Maharagama
Qibla from Maharagama: 294.9° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,599 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Maharagama is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Maharagama
For those fasting in Maharagama, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 5:07 AM on the first day, 13 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sri Lanka.
Maharagama on the map
Maharagama is located at 6.8480° N, 79.9265° E, in Western Province, in Sri Lanka. The nearest administrative centre is Colombo, 13 km away. Nearby places include Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (4 km), Battaramulla (5 km), and Pita Kotte (5 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Maharagama
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 195,355
- Coordinates
- 6.84800, 79.92650
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.9° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,599 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Maharagama
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Maharagama comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:41 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Maharagama in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Maharagama
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte4 km · north-west
- Battaramulla5 km · north
- Pita Kotte5 km · north-west
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia6 km · west
- Homagama8 km · east
- Kotikawatta9 km · north
- Mulleriyawa9 km · north
- Moratuwa10 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Maharagama
When is Fajr in Maharagama?
Fajr in Maharagama 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.
Do prayer times in Maharagama differ from Colombo?
Hardly: Maharagama is only 13 km from Colombo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Maharagama?
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 Maharagama 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.
Which calculation method is used for Maharagama?
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.