Sunrise and Sunset times in Puttalam, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:29:38
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 Sunset: 18:13:02
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Day Length: 11h 43m 24s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 06:24:08 | 12:14:09 | 18:04:11 | 11h 40m 3s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 06:24:33 | 12:14:37 | 18:04:42 | 11h 40m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 06:24:57 | 12:15:05 | 18:05:13 | 11h 40m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 06:25:20 | 12:15:32 | 18:05:45 | 11h 40m 25s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 06:25:43 | 12:15:59 | 18:06:16 | 11h 40m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 06:26:05 | 12:16:26 | 18:06:47 | 11h 40m 42s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 06:26:27 | 12:16:52 | 18:07:18 | 11h 40m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 06:26:47 | 12:17:18 | 18:07:48 | 11h 41m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 06:27:07 | 12:17:43 | 18:08:19 | 11h 41m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 06:27:26 | 12:18:07 | 18:08:49 | 11h 41m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 06:27:44 | 12:18:31 | 18:09:18 | 11h 41m 34s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 06:28:01 | 12:18:55 | 18:09:48 | 11h 41m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 06:28:18 | 12:19:17 | 18:10:17 | 11h 41m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 06:28:34 | 12:19:40 | 18:10:46 | 11h 42m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 06:28:48 | 12:20:01 | 18:11:14 | 11h 42m 26s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 06:29:02 | 12:20:22 | 18:11:42 | 11h 42m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 06:29:15 | 12:20:42 | 18:12:09 | 11h 42m 54s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 06:29:27 | 12:21:01 | 18:12:36 | 11h 43m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 06:29:38 | 12:21:20 | 18:13:02 | 11h 43m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 06:29:48 | 12:21:38 | 18:13:28 | 11h 43m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 06:29:57 | 12:21:55 | 18:13:54 | 11h 43m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 06:30:05 | 12:22:12 | 18:14:18 | 11h 44m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 06:30:12 | 12:22:27 | 18:14:43 | 11h 44m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 06:30:18 | 12:22:42 | 18:15:06 | 11h 44m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 06:30:24 | 12:22:56 | 18:15:29 | 11h 45m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 06:30:28 | 12:23:10 | 18:15:52 | 11h 45m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 06:30:31 | 12:23:22 | 18:16:14 | 11h 45m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 06:30:33 | 12:23:34 | 18:16:35 | 11h 46m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 06:30:35 | 12:23:45 | 18:16:55 | 11h 46m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 06:30:35 | 12:23:55 | 18:17:15 | 11h 46m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 06:30:34 | 12:24:04 | 18:17:34 | 11h 47m 0s |
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