Sunrise and Sunset times in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 
Jaffna
🌇 High chance of a beautiful sunset!
Northern, Sri Lanka
250 000 people
Current temperature 21 ° C 
Patchy rain nearby
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:59:11
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 Sunset: 18:06:52
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Day Length: 12h 7m 41s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC 5.5 h.
Latitude: 9.675, Longitude: 80.005
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:00:54 | 12:09:58 | 18:19:03 | 12h 18m 9s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:00:50 | 12:09:39 | 18:18:28 | 12h 17m 38s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 06:00:46 | 12:09:19 | 18:17:53 | 12h 17m 7s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 06:00:41 | 12:09:00 | 18:17:18 | 12h 16m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:00:37 | 12:08:40 | 18:16:42 | 12h 16m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:00:32 | 12:08:19 | 18:16:07 | 12h 15m 35s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:00:27 | 12:07:59 | 18:15:30 | 12h 15m 3s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:00:22 | 12:07:38 | 18:14:54 | 12h 14m 32s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:00:17 | 12:07:17 | 18:14:18 | 12h 14m 1s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:00:12 | 12:06:56 | 18:13:41 | 12h 13m 29s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 06:00:07 | 12:06:35 | 18:13:04 | 12h 12m 57s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 06:00:01 | 12:06:14 | 18:12:27 | 12h 12m 26s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 05:59:56 | 12:05:53 | 18:11:50 | 12h 11m 54s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 05:59:50 | 12:05:32 | 18:11:13 | 12h 11m 23s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 05:59:44 | 12:05:10 | 18:10:36 | 12h 10m 52s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 05:59:39 | 12:04:49 | 18:09:58 | 12h 10m 19s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 05:59:33 | 12:04:27 | 18:09:21 | 12h 9m 48s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 05:59:28 | 12:04:06 | 18:08:44 | 12h 9m 16s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 05:59:22 | 12:03:44 | 18:08:06 | 12h 8m 44s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 05:59:17 | 12:03:23 | 18:07:29 | 12h 8m 12s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 05:59:11 | 12:03:02 | 18:06:52 | 12h 7m 41s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 05:59:06 | 12:02:40 | 18:06:15 | 12h 7m 9s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 05:59:01 | 12:02:19 | 18:05:38 | 12h 6m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 05:58:56 | 12:01:58 | 18:05:01 | 12h 6m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 05:58:51 | 12:01:38 | 18:04:24 | 12h 5m 33s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 05:58:46 | 12:01:17 | 18:03:48 | 12h 5m 2s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 05:58:42 | 12:00:56 | 18:03:11 | 12h 4m 29s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 05:58:37 | 12:00:36 | 18:02:35 | 12h 3m 58s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 05:58:33 | 12:00:16 | 18:01:59 | 12h 3m 26s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 05:58:29 | 11:59:56 | 18:01:24 | 12h 2m 55s |
Day length in Jaffna during the year on the chart:
Jaffna on Sri Lanka map:
Locations in the same time zone Asia/Colombo
Moratuwa (Western), Batticaloa (Eastern), Anuradhapura (North Central), Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (Western), Kandy (Central), Trincomalee (Eastern), Kilinochchi (Northern), Galle (Southern), Matara (Southern), Ratnapura (Sabaragamuwa), Badulla (Uva), Puttalam (North Western)
Largest Populated Areas in Sri Lanka
Colombo (Western), Moratuwa (Western), Batticaloa (Eastern), Anuradhapura (North Central), Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (Western), Kandy (Central), Trincomalee (Eastern), Kilinochchi (Northern), Galle (Southern), Matara (Southern), Ratnapura (Sabaragamuwa), Badulla (Uva), Puttalam (North Western)
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks