Sunrise and Sunset times in Puttalam, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:57:56
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 Sunset: 17:53:00
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Day Length: 11h 55m 4s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC 5.5 h.
Latitude: 8.033, Longitude: 79.826
Puttalam
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
North Western, Sri Lanka 
45 661 people
Current temperature 24 ° C 
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| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Oct-01, Wednesday | 05:58:46 | 12:00:20 | 18:01:54 | 12h 3m 8s |
| 2025-Oct-02, Thursday | 05:58:40 | 12:00:01 | 18:01:22 | 12h 2m 42s |
| 2025-Oct-03, Friday | 05:58:34 | 11:59:42 | 18:00:50 | 12h 2m 16s |
| 2025-Oct-04, Saturday | 05:58:29 | 11:59:23 | 18:00:18 | 12h 1m 49s |
| 2025-Oct-05, Sunday | 05:58:23 | 11:59:05 | 17:59:47 | 12h 1m 24s |
| 2025-Oct-06, Monday | 05:58:19 | 11:58:47 | 17:59:16 | 12h 0m 57s |
| 2025-Oct-07, Tuesday | 05:58:14 | 11:58:30 | 17:58:46 | 12h 0m 32s |
| 2025-Oct-08, Wednesday | 05:58:10 | 11:58:13 | 17:58:16 | 12h 0m 6s |
| 2025-Oct-09, Thursday | 05:58:06 | 11:57:56 | 17:57:47 | 11h 59m 41s |
| 2025-Oct-10, Friday | 05:58:03 | 11:57:40 | 17:57:18 | 11h 59m 15s |
| 2025-Oct-11, Saturday | 05:58:00 | 11:57:25 | 17:56:49 | 11h 58m 49s |
| 2025-Oct-12, Sunday | 05:57:58 | 11:57:10 | 17:56:21 | 11h 58m 23s |
| 2025-Oct-13, Monday | 05:57:56 | 11:56:55 | 17:55:54 | 11h 57m 58s |
| 2025-Oct-14, Tuesday | 05:57:54 | 11:56:41 | 17:55:27 | 11h 57m 33s |
| 2025-Oct-15, Wednesday | 05:57:53 | 11:56:27 | 17:55:01 | 11h 57m 8s |
| 2025-Oct-16, Thursday | 05:57:53 | 11:56:14 | 17:54:36 | 11h 56m 43s |
| 2025-Oct-17, Friday | 05:57:53 | 11:56:02 | 17:54:11 | 11h 56m 18s |
| 2025-Oct-18, Saturday | 05:57:54 | 11:55:50 | 17:53:46 | 11h 55m 52s |
| 2025-Oct-19, Sunday | 05:57:55 | 11:55:39 | 17:53:23 | 11h 55m 28s |
| 2025-Oct-20, Monday | 05:57:56 | 11:55:28 | 17:53:00 | 11h 55m 4s |
| 2025-Oct-21, Tuesday | 05:57:59 | 11:55:18 | 17:52:38 | 11h 54m 39s |
| 2025-Oct-22, Wednesday | 05:58:02 | 11:55:09 | 17:52:16 | 11h 54m 14s |
| 2025-Oct-23, Thursday | 05:58:05 | 11:55:00 | 17:51:56 | 11h 53m 51s |
| 2025-Oct-24, Friday | 05:58:09 | 11:54:53 | 17:51:36 | 11h 53m 27s |
| 2025-Oct-25, Saturday | 05:58:14 | 11:54:45 | 17:51:17 | 11h 53m 3s |
| 2025-Oct-26, Sunday | 05:58:19 | 11:54:39 | 17:50:58 | 11h 52m 39s |
| 2025-Oct-27, Monday | 05:58:25 | 11:54:33 | 17:50:41 | 11h 52m 16s |
| 2025-Oct-28, Tuesday | 05:58:32 | 11:54:28 | 17:50:24 | 11h 51m 52s |
| 2025-Oct-29, Wednesday | 05:58:40 | 11:54:24 | 17:50:09 | 11h 51m 29s |
| 2025-Oct-30, Thursday | 05:58:48 | 11:54:21 | 17:49:54 | 11h 51m 6s |
| 2025-Oct-31, Friday | 05:58:56 | 11:54:18 | 17:49:40 | 11h 50m 44s |
Day length in Puttalam during the year on the chart:
Puttalam 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), Matara (Southern), Ratnapura (Sabaragamuwa), Badulla (Uva)
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), Matara (Southern), Ratnapura (Sabaragamuwa), Badulla (Uva)
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