Sunrise and Sunset times in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 
Anuradhapura
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North Central, Sri Lanka
118 302 people
Current temperature 24 ° C 
Partly Cloudy
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:57:45
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 Sunset: 18:05:17
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Day Length: 12h 7m 32s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC 5.5 h.
Latitude: 8.35, Longitude: 80.3833
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:00:10 | 12:08:27 | 18:16:44 | 12h 16m 34s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:00:04 | 12:08:08 | 18:16:12 | 12h 16m 8s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 05:59:58 | 12:07:49 | 18:15:39 | 12h 15m 41s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 05:59:52 | 12:07:29 | 18:15:06 | 12h 15m 14s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 05:59:45 | 12:07:09 | 18:14:33 | 12h 14m 48s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 05:59:38 | 12:06:49 | 18:13:59 | 12h 14m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 05:59:31 | 12:06:28 | 18:13:25 | 12h 13m 54s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 05:59:24 | 12:06:07 | 18:12:51 | 12h 13m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 05:59:17 | 12:05:47 | 18:12:17 | 12h 13m 0s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 05:59:09 | 12:05:26 | 18:11:42 | 12h 12m 33s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 05:59:02 | 12:05:05 | 18:11:07 | 12h 12m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 05:58:54 | 12:04:43 | 18:10:33 | 12h 11m 39s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 05:58:46 | 12:04:22 | 18:09:58 | 12h 11m 12s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 05:58:39 | 12:04:01 | 18:09:23 | 12h 10m 44s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 05:58:31 | 12:03:39 | 18:08:48 | 12h 10m 17s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 05:58:23 | 12:03:18 | 18:08:13 | 12h 9m 50s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 05:58:15 | 12:02:56 | 18:07:37 | 12h 9m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 05:58:08 | 12:02:35 | 18:07:02 | 12h 8m 54s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 05:58:00 | 12:02:14 | 18:06:27 | 12h 8m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 05:57:52 | 12:01:52 | 18:05:52 | 12h 8m 0s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 05:57:45 | 12:01:31 | 18:05:17 | 12h 7m 32s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 05:57:37 | 12:01:10 | 18:04:42 | 12h 7m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 05:57:30 | 12:00:49 | 18:04:07 | 12h 6m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 05:57:22 | 12:00:28 | 18:03:33 | 12h 6m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 05:57:15 | 12:00:07 | 18:02:58 | 12h 5m 43s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 05:57:08 | 11:59:46 | 18:02:24 | 12h 5m 16s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 05:57:02 | 11:59:26 | 18:01:50 | 12h 4m 48s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 05:56:55 | 11:59:05 | 18:01:16 | 12h 4m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 05:56:49 | 11:58:45 | 18:00:42 | 12h 3m 53s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 05:56:42 | 11:58:26 | 18:00:09 | 12h 3m 27s |
Day length in Anuradhapura during the year on the chart:
Anuradhapura on Sri Lanka map:
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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