Sunrise and Sunset times in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:16:51
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 Sunset: 17:55:13
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Day Length: 11h 38m 22s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC +5.5 h.
Latitude: 8.35, Longitude: 80.3833
Anuradhapura
North Central, Sri Lanka 
118 302 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 06:07:15 | 11:57:29 | 17:47:43 | 11h 40m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 06:07:44 | 11:57:52 | 17:48:00 | 11h 40m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 06:08:13 | 11:58:15 | 17:48:18 | 11h 40m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 06:08:42 | 11:58:39 | 17:48:36 | 11h 39m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 06:09:12 | 11:59:04 | 17:48:56 | 11h 39m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 06:09:42 | 11:59:29 | 17:49:16 | 11h 39m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 06:10:12 | 11:59:55 | 17:49:37 | 11h 39m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 06:10:43 | 12:00:21 | 17:49:59 | 11h 39m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 06:11:13 | 12:00:48 | 17:50:22 | 11h 39m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 06:11:44 | 12:01:15 | 17:50:45 | 11h 39m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 06:12:15 | 12:01:42 | 17:51:09 | 11h 38m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 06:12:46 | 12:02:10 | 17:51:34 | 11h 38m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 06:13:17 | 12:02:38 | 17:52:00 | 11h 38m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 06:13:47 | 12:03:07 | 17:52:26 | 11h 38m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 06:14:18 | 12:03:35 | 17:52:52 | 11h 38m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 06:14:49 | 12:04:04 | 17:53:20 | 11h 38m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 06:15:20 | 12:04:34 | 17:53:47 | 11h 38m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 06:15:51 | 12:05:03 | 17:54:16 | 11h 38m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 06:16:21 | 12:05:33 | 17:54:44 | 11h 38m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 06:16:51 | 12:06:02 | 17:55:13 | 11h 38m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 06:17:21 | 12:06:32 | 17:55:43 | 11h 38m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 06:17:51 | 12:07:02 | 17:56:13 | 11h 38m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 06:18:21 | 12:07:32 | 17:56:43 | 11h 38m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 06:18:50 | 12:08:02 | 17:57:13 | 11h 38m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 06:19:19 | 12:08:31 | 17:57:44 | 11h 38m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 06:19:47 | 12:09:01 | 17:58:15 | 11h 38m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 06:20:15 | 12:09:31 | 17:58:46 | 11h 38m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 06:20:42 | 12:10:00 | 17:59:18 | 11h 38m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 06:21:09 | 12:10:29 | 17:59:49 | 11h 38m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 06:21:36 | 12:10:58 | 18:00:21 | 11h 38m 45s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 06:22:02 | 12:11:27 | 18:00:52 | 11h 38m 50s |
Day length in Anuradhapura during the year on the chart:
Anuradhapura on Sri Lanka map:
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*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