What time is sunrise and sunset in Anuradhapura?

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

Today

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:57 AM

105° ESEDawn 5:35 AM

Sunrise in Anuradhapura was at 5:57:35 AM GMT+5:30 (4h 24m ago).

Sunset

5:46 PM

254° WSWDusk 6:07 PM

Sunset in Anuradhapura will be at 5:46:09 PM GMT+5:30 (in 7h 24m).

Now

5:57a5:46p

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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:17 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Anuradhapura
Window	Morning	Evening
Golden hour	5:44 – 6:26 AM	5:17 – 5:59 PM
Blue hour	5:35 – 5:44 AM	5:59 – 6:07 PM

Daylight: 11h 48m; −22s vs. yesterday
Darkness: 9h 48m
Solar noon: 11:51 AM
Sun altitude: 57.5°
Sun direction: 137° SE

How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:57 AM

106° ESEDawn 5:36 AM

Sunrise in Anuradhapura will be at 5:57:48 AM GMT+5:30 (in 19h 36m).

Sunset

5:45 PM

254° WSWDusk 6:07 PM

Sunset in Anuradhapura will be at 5:45:59 PM GMT+5:30 (in 31h 24m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Anuradhapura

Waning Crescent

25% illuminated

Moonrise: 1:43 AM
Moonset: 2:13 PM

Calendar

India Standard Time · select a day to expand

	Date	Dawn	Sunrise	Solar noon	Sunset	Dusk	Length
	1 Sun	5:35 AM	5:57 AM	11:51 AM	5:46 PM	6:08 PM	11h 49m 41s
	2 Mon	5:35 AM	5:57 AM	11:51 AM	5:46 PM	6:08 PM	11h 49m 18s
	3 Tue	5:35 AM	5:57 AM	11:51 AM	5:46 PM	6:07 PM	11h 48m 56s
	4 Wed	5:35 AM	5:57 AM	11:51 AM	5:46 PM	6:07 PM	11h 48m 34s
Wednesday, November 4 11h 48m 34s of daylight·−22s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:35 AM – 6:07 PM Time 10:22 AM Altitude 57.5° Heading 137° SE Light Daylight 10:22 AM, Daylight, altitude 57.5 degrees
	5 Thu	5:36 AM	5:57 AM	11:51 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 48m 11s
	6 Fri	5:36 AM	5:58 AM	11:51 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 47m 50s
	7 Sat	5:36 AM	5:58 AM	11:52 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 47m 28s
	8 Sun	5:36 AM	5:58 AM	11:52 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 47m 07s
	9 Mon	5:36 AM	5:58 AM	11:52 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 46m 46s
	10 Tue	5:37 AM	5:58 AM	11:52 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 46m 25s
	11 Wed	5:37 AM	5:59 AM	11:52 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 46m 05s
	12 Thu	5:37 AM	5:59 AM	11:52 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 45m 45s
	13 Fri	5:37 AM	5:59 AM	11:52 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 45m 25s
	14 Sat	5:38 AM	6:00 AM	11:52 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 45m 06s
	15 Sun	5:38 AM	6:00 AM	11:52 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 44m 47s
	16 Mon	5:38 AM	6:00 AM	11:53 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 44m 28s
	17 Tue	5:39 AM	6:01 AM	11:53 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 44m 10s
	18 Wed	5:39 AM	6:01 AM	11:53 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 43m 52s
	19 Thu	5:39 AM	6:01 AM	11:53 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 43m 34s
	20 Fri	5:40 AM	6:02 AM	11:53 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 43m 17s
	21 Sat	5:40 AM	6:02 AM	11:54 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 43m 01s
	22 Sun	5:40 AM	6:03 AM	11:54 AM	5:45 PM	6:07 PM	11h 42m 44s
	23 Mon	5:41 AM	6:03 AM	11:54 AM	5:45 PM	6:08 PM	11h 42m 28s
	24 Tue	5:41 AM	6:03 AM	11:54 AM	5:46 PM	6:08 PM	11h 42m 13s
	25 Wed	5:41 AM	6:04 AM	11:55 AM	5:46 PM	6:08 PM	11h 41m 58s
	26 Thu	5:42 AM	6:04 AM	11:55 AM	5:46 PM	6:08 PM	11h 41m 43s
	27 Fri	5:42 AM	6:05 AM	11:55 AM	5:46 PM	6:08 PM	11h 41m 29s
	28 Sat	5:43 AM	6:05 AM	11:56 AM	5:46 PM	6:09 PM	11h 41m 16s
	29 Sun	5:43 AM	6:06 AM	11:56 AM	5:47 PM	6:09 PM	11h 41m 03s
	30 Mon	5:44 AM	6:06 AM	11:56 AM	5:47 PM	6:09 PM	11h 40m 50s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Anuradhapura from Flickr.

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Anuradhapura today?: Sunrise in Anuradhapura today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:57 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Anuradhapura today?: Sunset today is at 5:46 PM, after 11h 48m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Anuradhapura tonight?: Civil twilight ends at 6:07 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:57 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?: The longest day of 2026 in Anuradhapura 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, Sri Lanka?: The shortest day of 2026 in Anuradhapura, 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 get in summer than in winter?: Anuradhapura gets 0h 57m 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?: The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Anuradhapura is on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:48 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Anuradhapura?: The latest sunset is on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Anuradhapura?: The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with the sun down by 5:45 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Anuradhapura?: The latest sunrise is on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:28 AM.
Does Anuradhapura observe daylight saving time?: No. Anuradhapura stays on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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