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PRAYER TIMES

Salah times in Jaffna.

Today's accurate Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha for Jaffna, 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 291.8° WNW
CALCULATION

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MONTHLY TIMETABLE

May 2026 in Jaffna.

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

DateFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
1 May04:4105:5412:0815:2118:2119:34
2 May04:4005:5312:0815:2118:2119:34
3 May04:4005:5312:0815:2218:2119:34
4 May04:3905:5212:0815:2218:2119:35
5 May04:3905:5212:0815:2218:2219:35
6 May04:3805:5212:0815:2318:2219:35
7 May04:3805:5212:0815:2318:2219:35
8 May04:3805:5112:0815:2418:2219:36
9 May04:3705:5112:0715:2418:2219:36
10 May04:3705:5112:0715:2518:2219:36
11 May04:3605:5012:0715:2518:2219:37
12 May04:3605:5012:0715:2518:2319:37
13 May04:3605:5012:0715:2618:2319:37
14 May04:3505:5012:0715:2618:2319:37
15 May04:3505:5012:0715:2718:2319:38
16 May04:3505:4912:0715:2718:2319:38
17 May04:3405:4912:0715:2718:2419:38
18 May04:3405:4912:0715:2818:2419:39
19 May04:3405:4912:0715:2818:2419:39
20 May04:3405:4912:0715:2818:2419:39
21 May04:3305:4912:0815:2918:2419:40
22 May04:3305:4912:0815:2918:2519:40
23 May04:3305:4912:0815:3018:2519:40
24 May04:3305:4812:0815:3018:2519:41
25 May04:3305:4812:0815:3018:2519:41
26 May04:3205:4812:0815:3118:2619:42
27 May04:3205:4812:0815:3118:2619:42
28 May04:3205:4812:0815:3118:2619:42
29 May04:3205:4812:0815:3218:2619:43
30 May04:3205:4812:0815:3218:2719:43
31 May04:3205:4812:0915:3218:2719:43
QIBLA DIRECTION

291.8° WNW

The Qibla from Jaffna points toward the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is approximately 4,483 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 Jaffna.

What time is Fajr in Jaffna today?
Today's Fajr time in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 04:33. Fajr begins at dawn and must be completed before sunrise (today at 05:48).
What time is Isha in Jaffna today?
Today's Isha time in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 19:41. Isha begins after the red twilight has fully disappeared from the sky.
What is the Qibla direction from Jaffna?
The Qibla direction from Jaffna is approximately 291.8° WNW, pointing towards the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is about 4,483 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Jaffna?
By default, prayer times for Jaffna 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 Jaffna, 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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