Sunrise and Sunset times in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:25:23
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 Sunset: 18:12:48
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Day Length: 11h 47m 25s
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-Jan-01, Thursday | 06:19:35 | 12:11:55 | 18:04:14 | 11h 44m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 06:20:01 | 12:12:23 | 18:04:45 | 11h 44m 44s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 06:20:25 | 12:12:51 | 18:05:16 | 11h 44m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 06:20:50 | 12:13:18 | 18:05:46 | 11h 44m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 06:21:13 | 12:13:45 | 18:06:17 | 11h 45m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 06:21:36 | 12:14:12 | 18:06:47 | 11h 45m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 06:21:58 | 12:14:38 | 18:07:17 | 11h 45m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 06:22:20 | 12:15:03 | 18:07:47 | 11h 45m 27s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 06:22:40 | 12:15:28 | 18:08:16 | 11h 45m 36s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 06:23:00 | 12:15:53 | 18:08:45 | 11h 45m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 06:23:20 | 12:16:17 | 18:09:14 | 11h 45m 54s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 06:23:38 | 12:16:40 | 18:09:42 | 11h 46m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 06:23:56 | 12:17:03 | 18:10:10 | 11h 46m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 06:24:12 | 12:17:25 | 18:10:38 | 11h 46m 26s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 06:24:28 | 12:17:47 | 18:11:05 | 11h 46m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 06:24:43 | 12:18:07 | 18:11:32 | 11h 46m 49s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 06:24:57 | 12:18:28 | 18:11:58 | 11h 47m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 06:25:11 | 12:18:47 | 18:12:23 | 11h 47m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 06:25:23 | 12:19:06 | 18:12:48 | 11h 47m 25s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 06:25:34 | 12:19:24 | 18:13:13 | 11h 47m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 06:25:45 | 12:19:41 | 18:13:37 | 11h 47m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 06:25:55 | 12:19:57 | 18:14:00 | 11h 48m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 06:26:03 | 12:20:13 | 18:14:23 | 11h 48m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 06:26:11 | 12:20:28 | 18:14:45 | 11h 48m 34s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 06:26:18 | 12:20:42 | 18:15:06 | 11h 48m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 06:26:23 | 12:20:55 | 18:15:27 | 11h 49m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 06:26:28 | 12:21:08 | 18:15:47 | 11h 49m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 06:26:32 | 12:21:20 | 18:16:07 | 11h 49m 35s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 06:26:35 | 12:21:30 | 18:16:26 | 11h 49m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 06:26:37 | 12:21:41 | 18:16:44 | 11h 50m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 06:26:38 | 12:21:50 | 18:17:02 | 11h 50m 24s |
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