IT IS DHUHR TIME NOW IN GALLE
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Dhuhr Prayer Time Today in Galle, Sri Lanka

12:06
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fajr 04:36 dhuhr 12:06 asr 15:30 maghrib 18:19 isha 19:49 Monthly Full Table

Dhuhr Timing in Galle

For today, May 26, 2026, the Dhuhr prayer in Galle starts at 12:06. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 12:06, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Dhuhr is the midday prayer, observed after the sun has passed its highest point in the sky. It provides a spiritual pause during the middle of the day in Galle.

Positioned at 6.05ยฐ latitude, Galle experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Dhuhr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Galle results in a shifting schedule. The Dhuhr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Galle spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:27, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 01:10.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Galle:

Islamic Midnight

23:27

Last Third

01:10

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Galle typically start congregation 10โ€“15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Dhuhr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 4
Fard 4
Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith."

Nearby Galle Mosques

Live Data

Find a place for Dhuhr congregation in Galle.

7-Day Dhuhr Schedule

May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:06
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:06
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:06
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:06
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:06
May 31, 2026
14 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:06
Jun 1, 2026
15 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:06
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 296ยฐ

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Dhuhr Prayer in Galle โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Dhuhr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Galle.

What time is Dhuhr today in Galle?
Dhuhr in Galle, Sri Lanka begins today (Tuesday, May 26, 2026) at 12:06 local time (Asia/Colombo). It starts the moment the sun passes its zenith and continues until the start of Asr at 15:30.
Why is Dhuhr called 'the middle prayer' in some sources?
Some classical commentators identify Dhuhr as the 'middle prayer' (al-salat al-wusta) mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:238 โ€” the prayer at the high point of the daily cycle. Other scholars hold Asr to be the middle prayer; both views are valid and the dua of either prayer benefits the worshipper.
What is the difference between Dhuhr and Jumu'ah on Friday?
On Fridays the Dhuhr prayer in Galle is replaced by Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer, which is 2 fard rakat preceded by a khutbah (sermon) in congregation at the mosque. Outside Friday, today's Dhuhr at 12:06 follows the standard daily structure.
Can Dhuhr be combined with Asr?
Yes โ€” classical jurisprudence permits combining Dhuhr and Asr (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under specific conditions such as travel, heavy rain, or illness. Outside those conditions, each prayer should be performed in its own window.
How does today's Dhuhr time in Galle compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Dhuhr in Galle was at 12:06 local time โ€” identical to today's 12:06. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
How many rakat is Dhuhr prayer?
Dhuhr prayer consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah (10 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ.
What direction is the Qibla from Galle for Dhuhr?
From Galle, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 296ยฐ measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day โ€” only the time of Dhuhr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Dhuhr?
Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith.
Why does the Dhuhr time shift slightly each day?
Dhuhr starts when the sun crosses the local meridian (true noon), which shifts a few minutes each day due to the Earth's elliptical orbit and the equation of time. The figure 12:06 today is computed from astronomical solar transit in Galle.

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