Sunrise and Sunset times in Matara, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:25:03
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 Sunset: 18:18:19
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Day Length: 11h 53m 16s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC +5.5 h.
Latitude: 5.949, Longitude: 80.5428
Matara
Southern, Sri Lanka 
68 244 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Feb-01, Sunday | 06:25:05 | 12:21:21 | 18:17:36 | 11h 52m 31s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 06:25:05 | 12:21:28 | 18:17:51 | 11h 52m 46s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 06:25:05 | 12:21:35 | 18:18:06 | 11h 53m 1s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 06:25:03 | 12:21:41 | 18:18:19 | 11h 53m 16s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 06:25:00 | 12:21:46 | 18:18:32 | 11h 53m 32s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 06:24:57 | 12:21:51 | 18:18:45 | 11h 53m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 06:24:52 | 12:21:54 | 18:18:56 | 11h 54m 4s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 06:24:47 | 12:21:57 | 18:19:07 | 11h 54m 20s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 06:24:41 | 12:21:59 | 18:19:18 | 11h 54m 37s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 06:24:34 | 12:22:00 | 18:19:27 | 11h 54m 53s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 06:24:26 | 12:22:01 | 18:19:36 | 11h 55m 10s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 06:24:17 | 12:22:01 | 18:19:44 | 11h 55m 27s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 06:24:07 | 12:22:00 | 18:19:52 | 11h 55m 45s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 06:23:57 | 12:21:58 | 18:19:58 | 11h 56m 1s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 06:23:46 | 12:21:55 | 18:20:05 | 11h 56m 19s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 06:23:34 | 12:21:52 | 18:20:10 | 11h 56m 36s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 06:23:21 | 12:21:48 | 18:20:15 | 11h 56m 54s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 06:23:07 | 12:21:43 | 18:20:19 | 11h 57m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 06:22:53 | 12:21:38 | 18:20:23 | 11h 57m 30s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 06:22:38 | 12:21:32 | 18:20:26 | 11h 57m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 06:22:22 | 12:21:25 | 18:20:28 | 11h 58m 6s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 06:22:06 | 12:21:18 | 18:20:30 | 11h 58m 24s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 06:21:49 | 12:21:10 | 18:20:31 | 11h 58m 42s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 06:21:31 | 12:21:01 | 18:20:32 | 11h 59m 1s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 06:21:13 | 12:20:52 | 18:20:32 | 11h 59m 19s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 06:20:54 | 12:20:43 | 18:20:32 | 11h 59m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 06:20:34 | 12:20:32 | 18:20:31 | 11h 59m 57s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 06:20:14 | 12:20:22 | 18:20:29 | 12h 0m 15s |
Day length in Matara during the year on the chart:
Matara on Sri Lanka map:
Locations in the same time zone Asia/Colombo
Jaffna (Northern), Moratuwa (Western), Batticaloa (Eastern), Anuradhapura (North Central), Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (Western), Kandy (Central), Trincomalee (Eastern), Kilinochchi (Northern), Galle (Southern), Ratnapura (Sabaragamuwa), Badulla (Uva), Puttalam (North Western)
Largest populated areas in Sri Lanka
Jaffna (Northern), Colombo (Western), Moratuwa (Western), Batticaloa (Eastern), Anuradhapura (North Central), Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (Western), Kandy (Central), Trincomalee (Eastern), Kilinochchi (Northern), Galle (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