Prayer Times in Matara

மாத்தறை · මාතර · Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Saturday, 17 October 2026Jumada I 6, 1448 AH

Today’s azan times

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الفجر

Fajr

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الشروق

Sunrise

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الظهر

Dhuhr

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العصر

Asr

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المغرب

Maghrib

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العشاء

Isha

In short

Today, Saturday, 17 October 2026, the prayer times in Matara, Sri Lanka are: Fajr 4:38 AM, Sunrise 5:55 AM, Dhuhr 11:56 AM, Asr 3:15 PM, Maghrib 5:56 PM and Isha 7:05 PM.

The Asr azan in Matara is at 3:15 PM, and the Maghrib azan is at 5:56 PM. Tomorrow’s Fajr is at 4:38 AM.

These are azan times taken from the official ACJU timetable for Matara, and they are followed across the district, including Weligama, Mirissa, Akuressa, Dikwella.

Each prayer explained

Fajr in Matara: 4:38 AM — The dawn prayer. Its window opens at true dawn and closes at sunrise.

Sunrise in Matara: 5:55 AM — Sunrise ends the Fajr window. It is not a prayer, but marks when Fajr must be completed.

Dhuhr in Matara: 11:56 AM — The midday prayer, beginning once the sun has passed its zenith.

Asr in Matara: 3:15 PM — The afternoon prayer. ACJU follows the Shafi’i shadow ratio used across Sri Lanka.

Maghrib in Matara: 5:56 PM — The sunset prayer, beginning immediately after the sun has fully set.

Isha in Matara: 7:05 PM — The night prayer, beginning once the twilight has disappeared.

The next seven days

Prayer times in Matara for the next seven days (ACJU).
DateFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
17 Oct · Sat · Today4:38 AM5:55 AM11:56 AM3:15 PM5:56 PM7:05 PM
18 Oct · Sun4:38 AM5:55 AM11:56 AM3:15 PM5:55 PM7:04 PM
19 Oct · Mon4:38 AM5:55 AM11:56 AM3:15 PM5:55 PM7:04 PM
20 Oct · Tue4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:54 PM7:04 PM
21 Oct · Wed4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:54 PM7:04 PM
22 Oct · Thu4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:54 PM7:03 PM
23 Oct · Fri4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:53 PM7:03 PM

October 2026 timetable

Full October 2026 prayer timetable for Matara, Sri Lanka (ACJU).
DateFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
1 Oct · Thu4:41 AM5:57 AM12:00 PM3:14 PM6:02 PM7:11 PM
2 Oct · Fri4:41 AM5:57 AM12:00 PM3:14 PM6:02 PM7:10 PM
3 Oct · Sat4:40 AM5:57 AM12:00 PM3:14 PM6:01 PM7:10 PM
4 Oct · Sun4:40 AM5:57 AM11:59 AM3:14 PM6:01 PM7:09 PM
5 Oct · Mon4:40 AM5:57 AM11:59 AM3:14 PM6:00 PM7:09 PM
6 Oct · Tue4:40 AM5:56 AM11:59 AM3:14 PM6:00 PM7:09 PM
7 Oct · Wed4:40 AM5:56 AM11:58 AM3:14 PM5:59 PM7:08 PM
8 Oct · Thu4:39 AM5:56 AM11:58 AM3:14 PM5:59 PM7:08 PM
9 Oct · Fri4:39 AM5:56 AM11:58 AM3:14 PM5:59 PM7:07 PM
10 Oct · Sat4:39 AM5:56 AM11:58 AM3:15 PM5:58 PM7:07 PM
11 Oct · Sun4:39 AM5:56 AM11:57 AM3:14 PM5:58 PM7:06 PM
12 Oct · Mon4:39 AM5:56 AM11:57 AM3:14 PM5:57 PM7:06 PM
13 Oct · Tue4:39 AM5:56 AM11:57 AM3:15 PM5:57 PM7:06 PM
14 Oct · Wed4:39 AM5:56 AM11:57 AM3:15 PM5:57 PM7:05 PM
15 Oct · Thu4:38 AM5:55 AM11:56 AM3:15 PM5:56 PM7:05 PM
16 Oct · Fri4:38 AM5:56 AM11:56 AM3:15 PM5:56 PM7:05 PM
17 Oct · Sat · Today4:38 AM5:55 AM11:56 AM3:15 PM5:56 PM7:05 PM
18 Oct · Sun4:38 AM5:55 AM11:56 AM3:15 PM5:55 PM7:04 PM
19 Oct · Mon4:38 AM5:55 AM11:56 AM3:15 PM5:55 PM7:04 PM
20 Oct · Tue4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:54 PM7:04 PM
21 Oct · Wed4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:54 PM7:04 PM
22 Oct · Thu4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:54 PM7:03 PM
23 Oct · Fri4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:53 PM7:03 PM
24 Oct · Sat4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:53 PM7:03 PM
25 Oct · Sun4:38 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:53 PM7:03 PM
26 Oct · Mon4:37 AM5:55 AM11:55 AM3:15 PM5:53 PM7:02 PM
27 Oct · Tue4:37 AM5:55 AM11:54 AM3:15 PM5:52 PM7:02 PM
28 Oct · Wed4:37 AM5:56 AM11:54 AM3:15 PM5:52 PM7:02 PM
29 Oct · Thu4:37 AM5:56 AM11:54 AM3:15 PM5:52 PM7:02 PM
30 Oct · Fri4:37 AM5:56 AM11:54 AM3:15 PM5:52 PM7:02 PM
31 Oct · Sat4:37 AM5:56 AM11:54 AM3:15 PM5:52 PM7:02 PM

Common questions about Matara prayer times

What time is Asr azan in Matara today?
Asr azan in Matara is at 3:15 PM today, Saturday, 17 October 2026. The Asr window then runs until Maghrib at 5:56 PM. This follows the official ACJU timetable for Matara.
What time is Maghrib in Matara today?
Maghrib in Matara is at 5:56 PM today, Saturday, 17 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 Matara tomorrow?
Fajr in Matara is at 4:38 AM tomorrow, Sunday, 18 October 2026. Sunrise, which ends the Fajr window, is at 5:55 AM.
What are the five daily prayer times in Matara today?
Today in Matara: Fajr 4:38 AM, Dhuhr 11:56 AM, Asr 3:15 PM, Maghrib 5:56 PM and Isha 7:05 PM. Sunrise, which closes the Fajr window, is at 5:55 AM.
Which calculation do these Matara 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 Matara.
Do these times apply to Weligama and nearby areas?
Yes. The ACJU timetable for Matara is used across the district, including Weligama, Mirissa, Akuressa, Dikwella. 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 Matara?
No. The times on this page are azan times — the moment each prayer window begins. Mosques in Matara 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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