Sunrise and Sunset times in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:12:05
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 Sunset: 18:19:17
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Day Length: 12h 7m 12s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:21:48 | 12:20:48 | 18:19:49 | 11h 58m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:21:22 | 12:20:37 | 18:19:51 | 11h 58m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:20:57 | 12:20:24 | 18:19:52 | 11h 58m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:20:30 | 12:20:11 | 18:19:53 | 11h 59m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:20:03 | 12:19:58 | 18:19:53 | 11h 59m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:19:36 | 12:19:45 | 18:19:53 | 12h 0m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:19:08 | 12:19:30 | 18:19:53 | 12h 0m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:18:40 | 12:19:16 | 18:19:52 | 12h 1m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:18:12 | 12:19:01 | 18:19:51 | 12h 1m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:17:43 | 12:18:46 | 18:19:49 | 12h 2m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:17:13 | 12:18:30 | 18:19:47 | 12h 2m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:16:44 | 12:18:14 | 18:19:45 | 12h 3m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:16:14 | 12:17:58 | 18:19:43 | 12h 3m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:15:43 | 12:17:42 | 18:19:40 | 12h 3m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:15:13 | 12:17:25 | 18:19:38 | 12h 4m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:14:42 | 12:17:08 | 18:19:35 | 12h 4m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:14:11 | 12:16:51 | 18:19:31 | 12h 5m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:13:40 | 12:16:34 | 18:19:28 | 12h 5m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:13:08 | 12:16:16 | 18:19:24 | 12h 6m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:12:37 | 12:15:59 | 18:19:21 | 12h 6m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:12:05 | 12:15:41 | 18:19:17 | 12h 7m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:11:34 | 12:15:23 | 18:19:13 | 12h 7m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:11:02 | 12:15:05 | 18:19:09 | 12h 8m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:10:30 | 12:14:47 | 18:19:05 | 12h 8m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:09:58 | 12:14:29 | 18:19:00 | 12h 9m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:09:26 | 12:14:11 | 18:18:56 | 12h 9m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:08:54 | 12:13:53 | 18:18:52 | 12h 9m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:08:22 | 12:13:35 | 18:18:48 | 12h 10m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:07:50 | 12:13:17 | 18:18:44 | 12h 10m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:07:18 | 12:12:59 | 18:18:39 | 12h 11m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:06:46 | 12:12:41 | 18:18:35 | 12h 11m 49s |
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