City · Western Province
Prayer times in Negombo
Muslims living in Negombo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Negombo is a city in Sri Lanka, in Western Province, with about 137,223 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Negombo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Negombo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Negombo change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Negombo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:39 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 33 min, against only 11 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 7:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Negombo and may differ by a minute 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 | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM |
Negombo lies 30 km north of Colombo, so Dhuhr in Negombo comes at almost exactly the same time as Colombo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Negombo.
Qibla direction in Negombo
The Qibla in Negombo is at 294.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,573 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 294.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Negombo
Fasting in Negombo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 5:08 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sri Lanka.
Negombo on the map
Negombo is located at 7.2083° N, 79.8358° E, in Western Province, in Sri Lanka. The nearest administrative centre is Katunayaka, 7 km away. Nearby places include Katunayaka (7 km), Ja Ela (16 km), and Kandana (19 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Negombo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Population
- 137,223
- Coordinates
- 7.20830, 79.83580
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,573 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Negombo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Negombo is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 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.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Negombo
- Katunayaka7 km · south-east
- Ja Ela16 km · south-east
- Kandana19 km · south
- Welisara21 km · south
- Hendala25 km · south
- Wattala25 km · south
- Peliyagoda27 km · south
- Kelaniya30 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Negombo
What is the Qibla direction in Negombo?
The Qibla in Negombo is 294.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,573 km away.
Do prayer times in Negombo differ from Colombo?
Yes. Negombo is 30 km from Colombo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Negombo practically coincides with Colombo.
Which calculation method is used for Negombo?
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 Negombo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Negombo 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.