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Prayer Times in Anuradhapura
அனுராதபுரம் · අනුරාධපුර · North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Today’s azan times
الشروق
Sunrise
الظهر
Dhuhr
العصر
Asr
المغرب
Maghrib
العشاء
Isha
In short
Today, Sunday, 18 October 2026, the prayer times in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka are: Fajr 4:38 AM, Sunrise 5:56 AM, Dhuhr 11:55 AM, Asr 3:15 PM, Maghrib 5:53 PM and Isha 7:02 PM.
The Asr azan in Anuradhapura is at 3:15 PM, and the Maghrib azan is at 5:53 PM. Tomorrow’s Fajr is at 4:38 AM.
These are azan times taken from the official ACJU timetable for Anuradhapura, and they are followed across the district, including Kekirawa, Medawachchiya, Thambuttegama.
Each prayer explained
Fajr in Anuradhapura: 4:38 AM — The dawn prayer. Its window opens at true dawn and closes at sunrise.
Sunrise in Anuradhapura: 5:56 AM — Sunrise ends the Fajr window. It is not a prayer, but marks when Fajr must be completed.
Dhuhr in Anuradhapura: 11:55 AM — The midday prayer, beginning once the sun has passed its zenith.
Asr in Anuradhapura: 3:15 PM — The afternoon prayer. ACJU follows the Shafi’i shadow ratio used across Sri Lanka.
Maghrib in Anuradhapura: 5:53 PM — The sunset prayer, beginning immediately after the sun has fully set.
Isha in Anuradhapura: 7:02 PM — The night prayer, beginning once the twilight has disappeared.
The next seven days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct · Sun · Today | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 19 Oct · Mon | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 20 Oct · Tue | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 Oct · Wed | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 22 Oct · Thu | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 23 Oct · Fri | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 24 Oct · Sat | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:00 PM |
October 2026 timetable
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct · Thu | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 2 Oct · Fri | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 3 Oct · Sat | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:15 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 4 Oct · Sun | 4:40 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 5 Oct · Mon | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 6 Oct · Tue | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 7 Oct · Wed | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 8 Oct · Thu | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 9 Oct · Fri | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 10 Oct · Sat | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 11 Oct · Sun | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 12 Oct · Mon | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 13 Oct · Tue | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 14 Oct · Wed | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 15 Oct · Thu | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 16 Oct · Fri | 4:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 17 Oct · Sat | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 18 Oct · Sun · Today | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 19 Oct · Mon | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 20 Oct · Tue | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 Oct · Wed | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 22 Oct · Thu | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 23 Oct · Fri | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 24 Oct · Sat | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 25 Oct · Sun | 4:38 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 26 Oct · Mon | 4:38 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 27 Oct · Tue | 4:38 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 28 Oct · Wed | 4:38 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 29 Oct · Thu | 4:38 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 30 Oct · Fri | 4:38 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 31 Oct · Sat | 4:38 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:59 PM |
Common questions about Anuradhapura prayer times
What time is Asr azan in Anuradhapura today?
Asr azan in Anuradhapura is at 3:15 PM today, Sunday, 18 October 2026. The Asr window then runs until Maghrib at 5:53 PM. This follows the official ACJU timetable for Anuradhapura.
What time is Maghrib in Anuradhapura today?
Maghrib in Anuradhapura is at 5:53 PM today, Sunday, 18 October 2026. Maghrib begins the moment the sun has fully set and its window closes when Isha begins at 7:02 PM.
What time is Fajr in Anuradhapura tomorrow?
Fajr in Anuradhapura is at 4:38 AM tomorrow, Monday, 19 October 2026. Sunrise, which ends the Fajr window, is at 5:56 AM.
What are the five daily prayer times in Anuradhapura today?
Today in Anuradhapura: Fajr 4:38 AM, Dhuhr 11:55 AM, Asr 3:15 PM, Maghrib 5:53 PM and Isha 7:02 PM. Sunrise, which closes the Fajr window, is at 5:56 AM.
Which calculation do these Anuradhapura prayer times use?
They are taken directly from the published timetable of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU), the recognised body of Islamic scholars in Sri Lanka. ACJU already applies its own per-district adjustments, and Asr follows the Shafi'i shadow ratio used by most mosques in Sri Lanka, so no further correction is needed for Anuradhapura.
Do these times apply to Kekirawa and nearby areas?
Yes. The ACJU timetable for Anuradhapura is used across the district, including Kekirawa, Medawachchiya, Thambuttegama. Differences within a district are under a minute, so the same times are followed by mosques throughout the area.
Is the azan time the same as the jamaath time in Anuradhapura?
No. The times on this page are azan times — the moment each prayer window begins. Mosques in Anuradhapura usually call the congregation (jamaath) a set number of minutes afterwards, and that gap differs from mosque to mosque, so check with your local masjid for its jamaath schedule.
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