Sunrise and Sunset times in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:13:34
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 Sunset: 18:20:50
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Day Length: 12h 7m 16s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC +5.5 h.
Latitude: 9.675, Longitude: 80.005
Jaffna
Northern, Sri Lanka 
250 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:24:01 | 12:22:19 | 18:20:38 | 11h 56m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:23:33 | 12:22:07 | 18:20:41 | 11h 57m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:23:05 | 12:21:55 | 18:20:45 | 11h 57m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:22:37 | 12:21:42 | 18:20:48 | 11h 58m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:22:08 | 12:21:29 | 18:20:50 | 11h 58m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:21:38 | 12:21:15 | 18:20:52 | 11h 59m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:21:08 | 12:21:01 | 18:20:54 | 11h 59m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:20:38 | 12:20:47 | 18:20:56 | 12h 0m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:20:07 | 12:20:32 | 18:20:57 | 12h 0m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:19:36 | 12:20:17 | 18:20:58 | 12h 1m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:19:04 | 12:20:01 | 18:20:58 | 12h 1m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:18:32 | 12:19:45 | 18:20:58 | 12h 2m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:18:00 | 12:19:29 | 18:20:58 | 12h 2m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:17:28 | 12:19:13 | 18:20:58 | 12h 3m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:16:55 | 12:18:56 | 18:20:57 | 12h 4m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:16:22 | 12:18:39 | 18:20:56 | 12h 4m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:15:49 | 12:18:22 | 18:20:55 | 12h 5m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:15:15 | 12:18:05 | 18:20:54 | 12h 5m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:14:41 | 12:17:47 | 18:20:53 | 12h 6m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:14:08 | 12:17:30 | 18:20:51 | 12h 6m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:13:34 | 12:17:12 | 18:20:50 | 12h 7m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:13:00 | 12:16:54 | 18:20:48 | 12h 7m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:12:26 | 12:16:36 | 18:20:46 | 12h 8m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:11:51 | 12:16:18 | 18:20:44 | 12h 8m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:11:17 | 12:16:00 | 18:20:43 | 12h 9m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:10:43 | 12:15:42 | 18:20:41 | 12h 9m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:10:09 | 12:15:24 | 18:20:39 | 12h 10m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:09:35 | 12:15:06 | 18:20:37 | 12h 11m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:09:00 | 12:14:48 | 18:20:35 | 12h 11m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:08:26 | 12:14:29 | 18:20:33 | 12h 12m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:07:52 | 12:14:12 | 18:20:31 | 12h 12m 39s |
Day length in Jaffna during the year on the chart:
Jaffna on Sri Lanka map:
Locations in the same time zone Asia/Colombo
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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)
Countries closest to Sri Lanka
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
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