Sunrise and Sunset times in Puttalam, Sri Lanka 
Puttalam
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
North Western, Sri Lanka
45 661 people
Current temperature 21 ° C 
Mist
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:03:21
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 Sunset: 18:23:18
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Day Length: 12h 19m 57s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC 5.5 h.
Latitude: 8.033, Longitude: 79.826
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Aug-01, Friday | 06:02:59 | 12:17:03 | 18:31:07 | 12h 28m 8s |
| 2025-Aug-02, Saturday | 06:03:05 | 12:16:59 | 18:30:53 | 12h 27m 48s |
| 2025-Aug-03, Sunday | 06:03:10 | 12:16:54 | 18:30:38 | 12h 27m 28s |
| 2025-Aug-04, Monday | 06:03:15 | 12:16:49 | 18:30:22 | 12h 27m 7s |
| 2025-Aug-05, Tuesday | 06:03:19 | 12:16:43 | 18:30:06 | 12h 26m 47s |
| 2025-Aug-06, Wednesday | 06:03:23 | 12:16:36 | 18:29:49 | 12h 26m 26s |
| 2025-Aug-07, Thursday | 06:03:26 | 12:16:29 | 18:29:31 | 12h 26m 5s |
| 2025-Aug-08, Friday | 06:03:29 | 12:16:21 | 18:29:13 | 12h 25m 44s |
| 2025-Aug-09, Saturday | 06:03:32 | 12:16:13 | 18:28:54 | 12h 25m 22s |
| 2025-Aug-10, Sunday | 06:03:34 | 12:16:04 | 18:28:34 | 12h 25m 0s |
| 2025-Aug-11, Monday | 06:03:36 | 12:15:54 | 18:28:13 | 12h 24m 37s |
| 2025-Aug-12, Tuesday | 06:03:37 | 12:15:44 | 18:27:52 | 12h 24m 15s |
| 2025-Aug-13, Wednesday | 06:03:37 | 12:15:34 | 18:27:30 | 12h 23m 53s |
| 2025-Aug-14, Thursday | 06:03:38 | 12:15:23 | 18:27:08 | 12h 23m 30s |
| 2025-Aug-15, Friday | 06:03:37 | 12:15:11 | 18:26:44 | 12h 23m 7s |
| 2025-Aug-16, Saturday | 06:03:37 | 12:14:59 | 18:26:21 | 12h 22m 44s |
| 2025-Aug-17, Sunday | 06:03:36 | 12:14:46 | 18:25:56 | 12h 22m 20s |
| 2025-Aug-18, Monday | 06:03:34 | 12:14:33 | 18:25:31 | 12h 21m 57s |
| 2025-Aug-19, Tuesday | 06:03:32 | 12:14:19 | 18:25:06 | 12h 21m 34s |
| 2025-Aug-20, Wednesday | 06:03:30 | 12:14:05 | 18:24:39 | 12h 21m 9s |
| 2025-Aug-21, Thursday | 06:03:27 | 12:13:50 | 18:24:13 | 12h 20m 46s |
| 2025-Aug-22, Friday | 06:03:24 | 12:13:35 | 18:23:45 | 12h 20m 21s |
| 2025-Aug-23, Saturday | 06:03:21 | 12:13:19 | 18:23:18 | 12h 19m 57s |
| 2025-Aug-24, Sunday | 06:03:17 | 12:13:03 | 18:22:49 | 12h 19m 32s |
| 2025-Aug-25, Monday | 06:03:13 | 12:12:47 | 18:22:20 | 12h 19m 7s |
| 2025-Aug-26, Tuesday | 06:03:09 | 12:12:30 | 18:21:51 | 12h 18m 42s |
| 2025-Aug-27, Wednesday | 06:03:04 | 12:12:13 | 18:21:22 | 12h 18m 18s |
| 2025-Aug-28, Thursday | 06:02:59 | 12:11:55 | 18:20:51 | 12h 17m 52s |
| 2025-Aug-29, Friday | 06:02:53 | 12:11:37 | 18:20:21 | 12h 17m 28s |
| 2025-Aug-30, Saturday | 06:02:48 | 12:11:19 | 18:19:50 | 12h 17m 2s |
| 2025-Aug-31, Sunday | 06:02:42 | 12:11:00 | 18:19:19 | 12h 16m 37s |
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)
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