What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise in Kataragama?

Fajr begins at dawn — when the first light appears on the horizon. Sunrise marks the END of the Fajr prayer window, so Fajr should be completed before sunrise. Today in Kataragama, Fajr begins at 04:33 and Sunrise is at 05:48.

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PRAYER TIMES

Salah times in Kataragama.

Q: What time is Fajr in Kataragama today?

Today's Fajr time in Kataragama, Sri Lanka is 04:33. Fajr begins at dawn and must be completed before sunrise.

Q: What time is Isha in Kataragama today?

Today's Isha time in Kataragama, Sri Lanka is 19:30. Isha begins after the red twilight has fully disappeared from the sky.

Q: What is the Qibla direction from Kataragama?

The Qibla direction from Kataragama is approximately 294.8° WNW, pointing towards the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Makkah is approximately 4,761 km from Kataragama.

Today's accurate Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha for Kataragama, Sri Lanka — recalculated daily from the city's exact coordinates using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.

University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Standard Asr
Qibla 294.8° WNW

CALCULATION

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MONTHLY TIMETABLE

May 2026 in Kataragama.

A full month at a glance. Today's row is highlighted.

Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
1 May	04:40	05:52	12:03	15:19	18:12	19:24
2 May	04:39	05:51	12:03	15:19	18:12	19:24
3 May	04:39	05:51	12:03	15:19	18:12	19:25
4 May	04:39	05:51	12:03	15:19	18:12	19:25
5 May	04:38	05:51	12:02	15:20	18:12	19:25
6 May	04:38	05:50	12:02	15:20	18:12	19:25
7 May	04:38	05:50	12:02	15:20	18:12	19:25
8 May	04:37	05:50	12:02	15:21	18:13	19:25
9 May	04:37	05:50	12:02	15:21	18:13	19:26
10 May	04:37	05:50	12:02	15:21	18:13	19:26
11 May	04:36	05:49	12:02	15:22	18:13	19:26
12 May	04:36	05:49	12:02	15:22	18:13	19:26
13 May	04:36	05:49	12:02	15:22	18:13	19:27
14 May	04:35	05:49	12:02	15:23	18:13	19:27
15 May	04:35	05:49	12:02	15:23	18:13	19:27
16 May	04:35	05:49	12:02	15:23	18:13	19:27
17 May	04:35	05:49	12:02	15:24	18:14	19:27
18 May	04:35	05:48	12:02	15:24	18:14	19:28
19 May	04:34	05:48	12:02	15:24	18:14	19:28
20 May	04:34	05:48	12:02	15:24	18:14	19:28
21 May	04:34	05:48	12:02	15:25	18:14	19:29
22 May	04:34	05:48	12:02	15:25	18:14	19:29
23 May	04:34	05:48	12:02	15:25	18:15	19:29
24 May	04:33	05:48	12:02	15:26	18:15	19:29
25 May	04:33	05:48	12:03	15:26	18:15	19:30
26 May	04:33	05:48	12:03	15:26	18:15	19:30
27 May	04:33	05:48	12:03	15:27	18:15	19:30
28 May	04:33	05:48	12:03	15:27	18:16	19:31
29 May	04:33	05:48	12:03	15:27	18:16	19:31
30 May	04:33	05:48	12:03	15:28	18:16	19:31
31 May	04:33	05:48	12:03	15:28	18:16	19:32

QIBLA DIRECTION

294.8° WNW

The Qibla from Kataragama points toward the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is approximately 4,761 km along the great-circle path. Orient your prayer space so it faces this bearing before performing Salah.

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FAQ

About prayer times in Kataragama.

What time is Fajr in Kataragama today?

Today's Fajr time in Kataragama, Sri Lanka is 04:33. Fajr begins at dawn and must be completed before sunrise (today at 05:48).

What time is Isha in Kataragama today?

Today's Isha time in Kataragama, Sri Lanka is 19:30. Isha begins after the red twilight has fully disappeared from the sky.

What is the Qibla direction from Kataragama?

The Qibla direction from Kataragama is approximately 294.8° WNW, pointing towards the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is about 4,761 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Kataragama?

By default, prayer times for Kataragama are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method. You can switch the method or juristic setting in the Calculation section above.

What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise?

Fajr begins at dawn — when the first light appears on the horizon. Sunrise marks the end of the Fajr prayer window, so Fajr must be completed before sunrise. Today in Kataragama, Fajr begins at 04:33 and Sunrise is at 05:48.

METHODOLOGY

How prayer times are calculated.

Prayer times shift gradually throughout the year as the sun's position changes. Read about the 10+ supported calculation methods and the astronomical math behind the schedule.

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