Sunrise and Sunset times in Puttalam, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:10:54
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 Sunset: 17:51:42
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Day Length: 11h 40m 48s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC +5.5 h.
Latitude: 8.033, Longitude: 79.826
Puttalam
North Western, Sri Lanka 
45 661 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 06:08:58 | 11:59:43 | 17:50:28 | 11h 41m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 06:09:27 | 12:00:06 | 17:50:45 | 11h 41m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 06:09:55 | 12:00:29 | 17:51:03 | 11h 41m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 06:10:25 | 12:00:53 | 17:51:22 | 11h 40m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 06:10:54 | 12:01:18 | 17:51:42 | 11h 40m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 06:11:24 | 12:01:43 | 17:52:02 | 11h 40m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 06:11:54 | 12:02:09 | 17:52:23 | 11h 40m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 06:12:24 | 12:02:35 | 17:52:45 | 11h 40m 21s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 06:12:54 | 12:03:01 | 17:53:08 | 11h 40m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 06:13:25 | 12:03:28 | 17:53:32 | 11h 40m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 06:13:56 | 12:03:56 | 17:53:56 | 11h 40m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 06:14:26 | 12:04:24 | 17:54:21 | 11h 39m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 06:14:57 | 12:04:52 | 17:54:47 | 11h 39m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 06:15:28 | 12:05:20 | 17:55:13 | 11h 39m 45s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 06:15:59 | 12:05:49 | 17:55:39 | 11h 39m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 06:16:30 | 12:06:18 | 17:56:07 | 11h 39m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 06:17:00 | 12:06:47 | 17:56:35 | 11h 39m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 06:17:31 | 12:07:17 | 17:57:03 | 11h 39m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 06:18:01 | 12:07:46 | 17:57:32 | 11h 39m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 06:18:32 | 12:08:16 | 17:58:01 | 11h 39m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 06:19:02 | 12:08:46 | 17:58:30 | 11h 39m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 06:19:31 | 12:09:16 | 17:59:00 | 11h 39m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 06:20:01 | 12:09:46 | 17:59:30 | 11h 39m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 06:20:30 | 12:10:15 | 18:00:01 | 11h 39m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 06:20:59 | 12:10:45 | 18:00:31 | 11h 39m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 06:21:27 | 12:11:15 | 18:01:02 | 11h 39m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 06:21:55 | 12:11:44 | 18:01:34 | 11h 39m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 06:22:23 | 12:12:14 | 18:02:05 | 11h 39m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 06:22:50 | 12:12:43 | 18:02:36 | 11h 39m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 06:23:16 | 12:13:12 | 18:03:08 | 11h 39m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 06:23:42 | 12:13:41 | 18:03:39 | 11h 39m 57s |
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