What time is sunrise and sunset in Anuradhapura District?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Sunrise

5:53 AM

98° EDawn 5:32 AM

Sunrise in Anuradhapura District was at 5:53:57 AM GMT+5:30 (1h 35m ago).

Sunset

5:53 PM

261° WDusk 6:14 PM

Sunset in Anuradhapura District will be at 5:53:36 PM GMT+5:30 (in 10h 25m).

Now

5:53a5:53p

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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:24 PM

Daylight: 11h 59m
Darkness: 9h 43m
Solar noon: 11:53 AM
Sun altitude: 21.9°
Sun direction: 103° ESE

How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sunrise

5:53 AM

99° EDawn 5:32 AM

Sunrise in Anuradhapura District will be at 5:53:56 AM GMT+5:30 (in 22h 25m).

Sunset

5:53 PM

261° WDusk 6:14 PM

Sunset in Anuradhapura District will be at 5:53:10 PM GMT+5:30 (in 34h 24m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Anuradhapura District

Waxing Crescent

20% illuminated

Moonrise: 9:37 AM
Moonset: 9:26 PM

Calendar

India Standard Time · select a day to expand

	Date	Dawn	Sunrise	Solar noon	Sunset	Dusk	Length
	1 Thu	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:57 AM	6:00 PM	6:21 PM	12h 05m 49s
	2 Fri	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:57 AM	6:00 PM	6:20 PM	12h 05m 22s
	3 Sat	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:57 AM	5:59 PM	6:20 PM	12h 04m 55s
	4 Sun	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:56 AM	5:58 PM	6:19 PM	12h 04m 29s
	5 Mon	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:56 AM	5:58 PM	6:19 PM	12h 04m 02s
	6 Tue	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:56 AM	5:57 PM	6:18 PM	12h 03m 35s
	7 Wed	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:55 AM	5:57 PM	6:18 PM	12h 03m 09s
	8 Thu	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:55 AM	5:56 PM	6:17 PM	12h 02m 42s
	9 Fri	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:55 AM	5:56 PM	6:17 PM	12h 02m 16s
	10 Sat	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:55 AM	5:55 PM	6:16 PM	12h 01m 49s
	11 Sun	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:54 AM	5:55 PM	6:16 PM	12h 01m 23s
	12 Mon	5:32 AM	5:54 AM	11:54 AM	5:54 PM	6:16 PM	12h 00m 57s
	13 Tue	5:32 AM	5:53 AM	11:54 AM	5:54 PM	6:15 PM	12h 00m 31s
	14 Wed	5:32 AM	5:53 AM	11:54 AM	5:54 PM	6:15 PM	12h 00m 05s
	15 Thu	5:32 AM	5:53 AM	11:53 AM	5:53 PM	6:14 PM	11h 59m 39s
Thursday, October 15 11h 59m 39s of daylight·−26s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:32 AM – 6:14 PM Time 7:29 AM Altitude 22.0° Heading 103° ESE Light Daylight 7:29 AM, Daylight, altitude 22.0 degrees
	16 Fri	5:32 AM	5:53 AM	11:53 AM	5:53 PM	6:14 PM	11h 59m 14s
	17 Sat	5:32 AM	5:53 AM	11:53 AM	5:52 PM	6:13 PM	11h 58m 48s
	18 Sun	5:32 AM	5:53 AM	11:53 AM	5:52 PM	6:13 PM	11h 58m 23s
	19 Mon	5:32 AM	5:53 AM	11:53 AM	5:51 PM	6:13 PM	11h 57m 57s
	20 Tue	5:32 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:51 PM	6:12 PM	11h 57m 32s
	21 Wed	5:32 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:51 PM	6:12 PM	11h 57m 07s
	22 Thu	5:32 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:50 PM	6:12 PM	11h 56m 43s
	23 Fri	5:32 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:50 PM	6:11 PM	11h 56m 18s
	24 Sat	5:32 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:50 PM	6:11 PM	11h 55m 54s
	25 Sun	5:32 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:49 PM	6:11 PM	11h 55m 29s
	26 Mon	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:49 PM	6:10 PM	11h 55m 05s
	27 Tue	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:51 AM	5:49 PM	6:10 PM	11h 54m 41s
	28 Wed	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:51 AM	5:48 PM	6:10 PM	11h 54m 18s
	29 Thu	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:51 AM	5:48 PM	6:10 PM	11h 53m 54s
	30 Fri	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:51 AM	5:48 PM	6:09 PM	11h 53m 31s
	31 Sat	5:33 AM	5:55 AM	11:51 AM	5:48 PM	6:09 PM	11h 53m 08s

Photos

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

What time does the sun rise in Anuradhapura District today?: Sunrise in Anuradhapura District today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 5:53 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Anuradhapura District today?: Sunset today is at 5:53 PM, after 11h 59m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Anuradhapura District tonight?: Civil twilight ends at 6:14 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:03 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?: The longest day of 2026 in Anuradhapura District is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 36m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?: The shortest day of 2026 in Anuradhapura District, North Central Province is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 38m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Anuradhapura District get in summer than in winter?: Anuradhapura District gets 0h 58m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 36m against 11h 38m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Anuradhapura District?: The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Anuradhapura District is on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:48 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Anuradhapura District?: The latest sunset is on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Anuradhapura District?: The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with the sun down by 5:44 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Anuradhapura District?: The latest sunrise is on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:28 AM.
Does Anuradhapura District observe daylight saving time?: No. Anuradhapura District stays on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

Nearby

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National parks & monuments nearby

Wilpattu National Park

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