Sunrise and Sunset times in Colombo, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 21:44:14
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 Sunset: 09:51:21
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Day Length: 12h 7m 7s
Time zone: America/Sao_Paulo, UTC -3 h.
Latitude: 6.932, Longitude: 79.8578
Colombo
Western, Sri Lanka 
217 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 21:53:08 | 03:52:55 | 09:52:41 | 11h 59m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 21:52:46 | 03:52:43 | 09:52:40 | 11h 59m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 21:52:22 | 03:52:30 | 09:52:39 | 12h 0m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 21:51:58 | 03:52:18 | 09:52:37 | 12h 0m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 21:51:34 | 03:52:04 | 09:52:35 | 12h 1m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 21:51:09 | 03:51:51 | 09:52:33 | 12h 1m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 21:50:43 | 03:51:37 | 09:52:30 | 12h 1m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 21:50:17 | 03:51:22 | 09:52:27 | 12h 2m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 21:49:51 | 03:51:07 | 09:52:23 | 12h 2m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 21:49:25 | 03:50:52 | 09:52:19 | 12h 2m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 21:48:58 | 03:50:36 | 09:52:15 | 12h 3m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 21:48:30 | 03:50:21 | 09:52:11 | 12h 3m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 21:48:03 | 03:50:04 | 09:52:06 | 12h 4m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 21:47:35 | 03:49:48 | 09:52:01 | 12h 4m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 21:47:07 | 03:49:31 | 09:51:56 | 12h 4m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 21:46:38 | 03:49:14 | 09:51:50 | 12h 5m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 21:46:10 | 03:48:57 | 09:51:45 | 12h 5m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 21:45:41 | 03:48:40 | 09:51:39 | 12h 5m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 21:45:12 | 03:48:23 | 09:51:33 | 12h 6m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 21:44:43 | 03:48:05 | 09:51:27 | 12h 6m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 21:44:14 | 03:47:47 | 09:51:21 | 12h 7m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 21:43:44 | 03:47:29 | 09:51:14 | 12h 7m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 21:43:15 | 03:47:11 | 09:51:08 | 12h 7m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 21:42:45 | 03:46:53 | 09:51:01 | 12h 8m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 21:42:16 | 03:46:35 | 09:50:55 | 12h 8m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 21:41:46 | 03:46:17 | 09:50:48 | 12h 9m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 21:41:16 | 03:45:59 | 09:50:42 | 12h 9m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 21:40:47 | 03:45:41 | 09:50:35 | 12h 9m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 21:40:17 | 03:45:23 | 09:50:28 | 12h 10m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 21:39:48 | 03:45:05 | 09:50:22 | 12h 10m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 21:39:18 | 03:44:47 | 09:50:15 | 12h 10m 57s |
Day length in Colombo during the year on the chart:
Colombo on Sri Lanka map:
Locations in the same time zone America/Sao_Paulo
Sao Paulo (São Paulo), Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro), Santiago (Región Metropolitana), Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais), Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul), Brasilia (Distrito Federal), Curitiba (Paraná), Campinas (São Paulo), Goiania (Goiás), Santos (São Paulo), Vitoria (Espírito Santo), Niteroi (Rio de Janeiro), Vila Velha (Espírito Santo), Florianopolis (Santa Catarina), Joinvile (Santa Catarina), Novo Hamburgo (Rio Grande do Sul), Valparaiso (Valparaíso), Iguacu (Rio de Janeiro), Sao Jose dos Campos (São Paulo), Sao Jose dos Pinhais (Paraná), Santo Andre (São Paulo), Canoas (Rio Grande do Sul), Uberlandia (Minas Gerais), Sorocaba (São Paulo), Ribeirao Preto (São Paulo), Londrina (Paraná), Jundiai (São Paulo), Americana (São Paulo), Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais), Volta Redonda (Rio de Janeiro)
Largest populated areas in Sri Lanka
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), 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