الفجر
Prayer Times in Jaffna
யாழ்ப்பாணம் · යාපනය · Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Today’s azan times
الشروق
Sunrise
الظهر
Dhuhr
العصر
Asr
المغرب
Maghrib
العشاء
Isha
In short
Today, Friday, 16 October 2026, the prayer times in Jaffna, Sri Lanka are: Fajr 4:41 AM, Sunrise 5:59 AM, Dhuhr 11:58 AM, Asr 3:18 PM, Maghrib 5:55 PM and Isha 7:05 PM.
The Asr azan in Jaffna is at 3:18 PM, and the Maghrib azan is at 5:55 PM. Tomorrow’s Fajr is at 4:41 AM.
These are azan times taken from the official ACJU timetable for Jaffna, and they are followed across the district, including Chavakachcheri, Point Pedro, Chunnakam, Manipay.
Each prayer explained
Fajr in Jaffna: 4:41 AM — The dawn prayer. Its window opens at true dawn and closes at sunrise.
Sunrise in Jaffna: 5:59 AM — Sunrise ends the Fajr window. It is not a prayer, but marks when Fajr must be completed.
Dhuhr in Jaffna: 11:58 AM — The midday prayer, beginning once the sun has passed its zenith.
Asr in Jaffna: 3:18 PM — The afternoon prayer. ACJU follows the Shafi’i shadow ratio used across Sri Lanka.
Maghrib in Jaffna: 5:55 PM — The sunset prayer, beginning immediately after the sun has fully set.
Isha in Jaffna: 7:05 PM — The night prayer, beginning once the twilight has disappeared.
The next seven days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct · Fri · Today | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 17 Oct · Sat | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 18 Oct · Sun | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 19 Oct · Mon | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 20 Oct · Tue | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 Oct · Wed | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 22 Oct · Thu | 4:41 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:03 PM |
October 2026 timetable
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct · Thu | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 2 Oct · Fri | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 3 Oct · Sat | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 4 Oct · Sun | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 5 Oct · Mon | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 6 Oct · Tue | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 7 Oct · Wed | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 8 Oct · Thu | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 9 Oct · Fri | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 10 Oct · Sat | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 11 Oct · Sun | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 12 Oct · Mon | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 13 Oct · Tue | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 14 Oct · Wed | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 15 Oct · Thu | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 16 Oct · Fri · Today | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 17 Oct · Sat | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 18 Oct · Sun | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 19 Oct · Mon | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 20 Oct · Tue | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 Oct · Wed | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 22 Oct · Thu | 4:41 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 23 Oct · Fri | 4:41 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 24 Oct · Sat | 4:41 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 25 Oct · Sun | 4:42 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 26 Oct · Mon | 4:42 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 27 Oct · Tue | 4:42 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 28 Oct · Wed | 4:42 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 29 Oct · Thu | 4:42 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 30 Oct · Fri | 4:42 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 31 Oct · Sat | 4:42 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:00 PM |
Common questions about Jaffna prayer times
What time is Asr azan in Jaffna today?
Asr azan in Jaffna is at 3:18 PM today, Friday, 16 October 2026. The Asr window then runs until Maghrib at 5:55 PM. This follows the official ACJU timetable for Jaffna.
What time is Maghrib in Jaffna today?
Maghrib in Jaffna is at 5:55 PM today, Friday, 16 October 2026. Maghrib begins the moment the sun has fully set and its window closes when Isha begins at 7:05 PM.
What time is Fajr in Jaffna tomorrow?
Fajr in Jaffna is at 4:41 AM tomorrow, Saturday, 17 October 2026. Sunrise, which ends the Fajr window, is at 5:59 AM.
What are the five daily prayer times in Jaffna today?
Today in Jaffna: Fajr 4:41 AM, Dhuhr 11:58 AM, Asr 3:18 PM, Maghrib 5:55 PM and Isha 7:05 PM. Sunrise, which closes the Fajr window, is at 5:59 AM.
Which calculation do these Jaffna 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 Jaffna.
Do these times apply to Chavakachcheri and nearby areas?
Yes. The ACJU timetable for Jaffna is used across the district, including Chavakachcheri, Point Pedro, Chunnakam, Manipay. 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 Jaffna?
No. The times on this page are azan times — the moment each prayer window begins. Mosques in Jaffna 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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