Prayer times in Katunayake
Western Province, Sri Lanka · كاتوناياكى
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
16 Jumada al-Ula 1448
Next prayer Asr 15:16
- Fajr
- SunriseSunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
- Imsak
- 04:37 (10 min before Fajr, local practice)
- Middle of the night
- 23:18
- Last third of the night
- 01:09
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Katunayake: Fajr at 04:47, sunrise at 05:57, Dhuhr at 11:56, Asr at 15:16, Maghrib at 17:52 and Isha at 19:02 (method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi).
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thu 20 | 04:50 | 05:58 | 12:02 | 15:16 | 18:02 | 19:11 |
| 2 Fri 21 | 04:50 | 05:58 | 12:01 | 15:16 | 18:02 | 19:11 |
| 3 Sat 22 | 04:49 | 05:58 | 12:01 | 15:16 | 18:01 | 19:11 |
| 4 Sun 23 | 04:49 | 05:58 | 12:01 | 15:16 | 18:01 | 19:10 |
| 5 Mon 24 | 04:49 | 05:57 | 12:00 | 15:16 | 18:00 | 19:10 |
| 6 Tue 25 | 04:49 | 05:57 | 12:00 | 15:16 | 18:00 | 19:09 |
| 7 Wed 26 | 04:49 | 05:57 | 12:00 | 15:16 | 17:59 | 19:09 |
| 8 Thu 27 | 04:49 | 05:57 | 12:00 | 15:16 | 17:59 | 19:08 |
| 9 Fri 28 | 04:49 | 05:57 | 11:59 | 15:16 | 17:58 | 19:08 |
| 10 Sat 29 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:59 | 15:16 | 17:58 | 19:07 |
| 11 Sun 30 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:59 | 15:16 | 17:57 | 19:07 |
| 12 Mon 1 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:58 | 15:16 | 17:57 | 19:07 |
| 13 Tue 2 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:58 | 15:16 | 17:57 | 19:06 |
| 14 Wed 3 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:58 | 15:16 | 17:56 | 19:06 |
| 15 Thu 4 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:58 | 15:16 | 17:56 | 19:06 |
| 16 Fri 5 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:58 | 15:16 | 17:55 | 19:05 |
| 17 Sat 6 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:57 | 15:16 | 17:55 | 19:05 |
| 18 Sun 7 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:57 | 15:16 | 17:55 | 19:05 |
| 19 Mon 8 | 04:48 | 05:57 | 11:57 | 15:16 | 17:54 | 19:04 |
| 20 Tue 9 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:57 | 15:16 | 17:54 | 19:04 |
| 21 Wed 10 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:57 | 15:16 | 17:53 | 19:04 |
| 22 Thu 11 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:53 | 19:03 |
| 23 Fri 12 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:53 | 19:03 |
| 24 Sat 13 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:52 | 19:03 |
| 25 Sun 14 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:52 | 19:03 |
| 26 Mon 15 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:52 | 19:03 |
| 27 Tue 16 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:52 | 19:02 |
| 28 Wed 17 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:51 | 19:02 |
| 29 Thu 18 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:51 | 19:02 |
| 30 Fri 19 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:51 | 19:02 |
| 31 Sat 20 | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:51 | 19:02 |
Method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi. Local time, daylight saving time included; the highlighted row is today.
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Qibla direction in Katunayake
294.5° from north west-northwest
Distance to the Kaaba: 4,583 km along the shortest path (great circle).
Today the Sun does not line up with the qibla during daylight.
The Sun passes directly over Makkah on May 28, 2027 at 14:48 and on July 16, 2027 at 14:57 (local time): wherever it is daytime, shadows then point away from the qibla.
The year 2026 in Katunayake
Time of the five prayers on every day of the year (method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi).
- Fajr
- from 04:38 (May 23) to 05:18 (January 31)
- Dhuhr
- from 11:55 (November 2) to 12:26 (February 2)
- Asr
- from 15:11 (September 4) to 15:47 (February 4)
- Maghrib
- from 17:49 (November 9) to 18:32 (July 7)
- Isha
- from 19:01 (November 5) to 19:48 (July 5)
At 7.2° latitude, Katunayake is close to the equator, so prayer times barely move. In 2026, Maghrib stays between 17:49 (November 9) and 18:32 (July 7), a spread of only 0 h 43 min over the whole year, and Fajr between 04:38 and 05:18.
Katunayake does not change its clocks in 2026: prayer times drift from day to day without any jump.
In Katunayake, daylight lasts 12 h 32 min on June 7, the longest day, and 11 h 43 min on January 1, the shortest.
What latitude changes in Katunayake
At 7.2° latitude, the Sun sinks more than 18° below the horizon every night of the year: Fajr and Isha at 18° exist all year round in Katunayake.
When the angle is not reached, the “University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi” method uses the middle of the night: in 2026, the displayed Fajr comes from this rule on no day.
With no published national convention in Sri Lanka, times follow the “University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi” method (Fajr at 18°, Isha at 18°), published in a neighbouring country.
Methods side by side, October 27
| Method | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Islamic Sciences, KarachiFajr 18°, Isha 18° | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:52 | 19:02 |
| Muslim World LeagueFajr 18°, Isha 17° | 04:47 | 05:57 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:52 | 18:58 |
| Egyptian General Authority of SurveyFajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5° | 04:41 | 05:57 | 11:54 | 15:15 | 17:51 | 19:00 |
| Umm al-Qura (Makkah)Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after sunset, 90 + 30 min in Ramadan | 04:45 | 05:57 | 11:55 | 15:16 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
Differences between methods: the angle used for dawn and nightfall, safety minutes, the high-latitude rule. The highlighted row is the country’s method. How prayer times are calculated
Eid al-Fitr 2027 prayer in Katunayake
Eid al-Fitr expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 (in 133 days); the date may shift by a day depending on the moon sighting. Sunrise that day in Katunayake: 06:20.
The Eid prayer times of the mosques of Katunayake are not known yet.
Ramadan 2027 in Katunayake
Dates from the Umm al-Qura calendar: in Sri Lanka, the start of the month is set by sighting the crescent and may move by one day.
Friday
Friday, October 30: Dhuhr at 11:56. Each mosque sets the time of its sermon and Friday prayer.
Listen to the adhan
Adhan by Muhammad Ramadan Saad, from the recordings of the Adhan section.
The night in Katunayake
Tonight, from sunset (17:51) to tomorrow’s Fajr (04:47): the middle of the night is at 23:18 and the last third begins at 01:09.
Cities near Katunayake
Today’s Maghrib compared with Katunayake, in minutes.
- Negombo7 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Hendala20 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Kolonnawa26 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Colombo26 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Kotikawatta27 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Battaramulla31 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Pita Kotte31 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte32 kmMaghrib at the same minute
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Katunayake today?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Fajr is at 04:47 in Katunayake and the sun rises at 05:57. Imsak, set by local practice 10 minutes before Fajr, is at 04:37. Method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi.
What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Katunayake?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Maghrib is at 17:52 in Katunayake and Isha at 19:02.
Why do times differ from one app or mosque to another?
Because each method uses its own Sun angle for dawn and nightfall. Today in Katunayake, Fajr ranges from 04:41 (Egyptian General Authority of Survey) to 04:47 (University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi): 6 minutes apart depending on the method.
What is the qibla direction in Katunayake?
The qibla is at 294.5° from true north, measured clockwise, towards the west-northwest. The Kaaba is 4,583 km from Katunayake along the shortest path.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Katunayake?
The first day of Ramadan is expected on Monday, February 8, 2027 (Umm al-Qura calendar), subject to crescent sighting, with imsak at 05:08 and iftar at 18:21 in Katunayake. The last expected day of fasting is Monday, March 8, 2027; the fast lasts from 13 h 03 min to 13 h 11 min.
What time is Friday prayer in Katunayake?
Friday, October 30, 2026, Dhuhr is at 11:56 in Katunayake. The time of the sermon and Friday prayer is set by each mosque.