Sunrise and Sunset times in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:19:21
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 Sunset: 18:20:34
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Day Length: 12h 1m 13s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC +5.5 h.
Latitude: 6.693, Longitude: 80.386
Ratnapura
Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka 
47 832 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:20:54 | 12:20:48 | 18:20:42 | 11h 59m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:20:32 | 12:20:36 | 18:20:40 | 12h 0m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:20:08 | 12:20:24 | 18:20:39 | 12h 0m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:19:45 | 12:20:11 | 18:20:37 | 12h 0m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:19:21 | 12:19:58 | 18:20:34 | 12h 1m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:18:56 | 12:19:44 | 18:20:32 | 12h 1m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:18:31 | 12:19:30 | 18:20:28 | 12h 1m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:18:06 | 12:19:15 | 18:20:25 | 12h 2m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:17:40 | 12:19:00 | 18:20:21 | 12h 2m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:17:14 | 12:18:45 | 18:20:17 | 12h 3m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:16:47 | 12:18:30 | 18:20:12 | 12h 3m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:16:20 | 12:18:14 | 18:20:07 | 12h 3m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:15:53 | 12:17:58 | 18:20:02 | 12h 4m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:15:26 | 12:17:41 | 18:19:57 | 12h 4m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:14:58 | 12:17:25 | 18:19:51 | 12h 4m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:14:30 | 12:17:08 | 18:19:45 | 12h 5m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:14:02 | 12:16:51 | 18:19:39 | 12h 5m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:13:33 | 12:16:33 | 18:19:33 | 12h 6m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:13:05 | 12:16:16 | 18:19:27 | 12h 6m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:12:36 | 12:15:58 | 18:19:20 | 12h 6m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:12:07 | 12:15:40 | 18:19:13 | 12h 7m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:11:38 | 12:15:23 | 18:19:07 | 12h 7m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:11:09 | 12:15:05 | 18:19:00 | 12h 7m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:10:40 | 12:14:47 | 18:18:53 | 12h 8m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:10:11 | 12:14:28 | 18:18:46 | 12h 8m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:09:42 | 12:14:10 | 18:18:39 | 12h 8m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:09:12 | 12:13:52 | 18:18:32 | 12h 9m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:08:43 | 12:13:34 | 18:18:25 | 12h 9m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:08:14 | 12:13:16 | 18:18:18 | 12h 10m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:07:45 | 12:12:58 | 18:18:11 | 12h 10m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:07:16 | 12:12:40 | 18:18:04 | 12h 10m 48s |
Day length in Ratnapura during the year on the chart:
Ratnapura on Sri Lanka map:
Locations in the same time zone Asia/Colombo
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Largest populated areas in Sri Lanka
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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