Sunrise and Sunset times in Matara, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:11:31
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 Sunset: 18:18:35
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Day Length: 12h 7m 4s
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-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:19:53 | 12:20:10 | 18:20:28 | 12h 0m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:19:31 | 12:19:58 | 18:20:25 | 12h 0m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:19:10 | 12:19:46 | 18:20:22 | 12h 1m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:18:47 | 12:19:33 | 18:20:19 | 12h 1m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:18:24 | 12:19:20 | 18:20:16 | 12h 1m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:18:01 | 12:19:06 | 18:20:11 | 12h 2m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:17:37 | 12:18:52 | 18:20:07 | 12h 2m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:17:13 | 12:18:38 | 18:20:02 | 12h 2m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:16:49 | 12:18:23 | 18:19:57 | 12h 3m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:16:24 | 12:18:08 | 18:19:52 | 12h 3m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:15:58 | 12:17:52 | 18:19:46 | 12h 3m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:15:33 | 12:17:36 | 18:19:40 | 12h 4m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:15:07 | 12:17:20 | 18:19:33 | 12h 4m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:14:41 | 12:17:04 | 18:19:27 | 12h 4m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:14:14 | 12:16:47 | 18:19:20 | 12h 5m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:13:47 | 12:16:30 | 18:19:13 | 12h 5m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:13:20 | 12:16:13 | 18:19:05 | 12h 5m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:12:53 | 12:15:56 | 18:18:58 | 12h 6m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:12:26 | 12:15:38 | 18:18:50 | 12h 6m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:11:58 | 12:15:21 | 18:18:43 | 12h 6m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:11:31 | 12:15:03 | 18:18:35 | 12h 7m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:11:03 | 12:14:45 | 18:18:27 | 12h 7m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:10:35 | 12:14:27 | 18:18:19 | 12h 7m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:10:07 | 12:14:09 | 18:18:10 | 12h 8m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:09:39 | 12:13:51 | 18:18:02 | 12h 8m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:09:11 | 12:13:33 | 18:17:54 | 12h 8m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:08:43 | 12:13:15 | 18:17:46 | 12h 9m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:08:15 | 12:12:57 | 18:17:38 | 12h 9m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:07:48 | 12:12:38 | 18:17:29 | 12h 9m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:07:20 | 12:12:20 | 18:17:21 | 12h 10m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:06:52 | 12:12:03 | 18:17:13 | 12h 10m 21s |
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