Mosque

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Mosque

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Colombo, Sri Lanka

228 2nd Cross Street, Colombo 01100, Sri Lanka

4.6 / 5 rating 4662 reviews 4 languages
Asia/Colombo 6.93826, 79.85164

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, also known as the Red Mosque, is a historic landmark in Colombo, Sri Lanka, constructed in 1908. It is renowned for its distinctive red and white patterned facade, which makes it a unique architectural gem. The mosque serves the local Muslim community and is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times, and modest dress is required.

Prayer times – Colombo

Colombo, • Asia/Colombo (UTC+5)

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Sunday, June 21, 2026
Fajr

04:40

Sunrise

22:56

Dhuhr

12:13

Asr

15:40

Maghrib

18:28

Isha

19:40

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Sunrise

22:56

Sunset

11:28

Calculation Methods
Muslim World League

Calculation method based on Muslim World League criteria, used in many European and other countries, uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha

Twilight Angles
Fajr 18 • Isha 17
Madhhab
Shafi
High Latitude Rule
Middle of the Night
Coordinates:
6.9383°, 79.8516° • 0 m
Distance to Mecca:
6,692 km
Timezone:
Asia/Colombo (UTC +5)

Location

Colombo

Lat: 6.938260

Lng: 79.851640

City: Colombo

Timezone: Asia/Colombo

Contact

Quick Info

Phone: +94 112 451 975
Plus Code: WVQ2+9P Colombo, Sri Lanka

Quick Info

LK

Rating: 4.6 (4662 Reviews)

Category: Mosque

Facilities & Accessibility

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible toilet / restroom
Wheelchair-accessible seating / prayer area
Wheelchair-accessible elevator / lift
Hearing assistance devices / loop

Amenities & Prayer Facilities

Toilets / restrooms
Wudu / ablution area
Shoe storage / racks
Free parking
Air conditioning

Parking

Paid parking
Free parking
Parking lot / garage

Service & Other

On-site services
Separate women's prayer section

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