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

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Sunrise

5:54 AM

98° EDawn 5:33 AM

Sunrise in Anuradhapura was at 5:54:24 AM GMT+5:30 (3h 57m ago).

Sunset

5:53 PM

261° WDusk 6:14 PM

Sunset in Anuradhapura will be at 5:53:51 PM GMT+5:30 (in 8h 2m).

Now

5:54a5:53p

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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:24 PM

Daylight: 11h 59m
Darkness: 9h 43m
Solar noon: 11:54 AM
Sun altitude: 55.2°
Sun direction: 118° ESE

How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sunrise

5:54 AM

99° EDawn 5:33 AM

Sunrise in Anuradhapura will be at 5:54:24 AM GMT+5:30 (in 20h 3m).

Sunset

5:53 PM

261° WDusk 6:14 PM

Sunset in Anuradhapura will be at 5:53:25 PM GMT+5:30 (in 32h 2m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Anuradhapura

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	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:58 AM	6:00 PM	6:21 PM	12h 05m 35s
	2 Fri	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:57 AM	6:00 PM	6:21 PM	12h 05m 08s
	3 Sat	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:57 AM	5:59 PM	6:20 PM	12h 04m 41s
	4 Sun	5:34 AM	5:54 AM	11:57 AM	5:59 PM	6:20 PM	12h 04m 15s
	5 Mon	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:56 AM	5:58 PM	6:19 PM	12h 03m 48s
	6 Tue	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:56 AM	5:58 PM	6:19 PM	12h 03m 21s
	7 Wed	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:56 AM	5:57 PM	6:18 PM	12h 02m 55s
	8 Thu	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:55 AM	5:57 PM	6:18 PM	12h 02m 28s
	9 Fri	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:55 AM	5:56 PM	6:17 PM	12h 02m 02s
	10 Sat	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:55 AM	5:56 PM	6:17 PM	12h 01m 36s
	11 Sun	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:55 AM	5:55 PM	6:16 PM	12h 01m 10s
	12 Mon	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:54 AM	5:55 PM	6:16 PM	12h 00m 44s
	13 Tue	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:54 AM	5:54 PM	6:15 PM	12h 00m 18s
	14 Wed	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:54 AM	5:54 PM	6:15 PM	11h 59m 52s
	15 Thu	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:54 AM	5:53 PM	6:14 PM	11h 59m 26s
Thursday, October 15 11h 59m 26s of daylight·−26s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:33 AM – 6:14 PM Time 9:52 AM Altitude 55.2° Heading 118° ESE Light Daylight 9:52 AM, Daylight, altitude 55.2 degrees
	16 Fri	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:53 AM	5:53 PM	6:14 PM	11h 59m 00s
	17 Sat	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:53 AM	5:52 PM	6:14 PM	11h 58m 35s
	18 Sun	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:53 AM	5:52 PM	6:13 PM	11h 58m 10s
	19 Mon	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:53 AM	5:52 PM	6:13 PM	11h 57m 44s
	20 Tue	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:53 AM	5:51 PM	6:13 PM	11h 57m 19s
	21 Wed	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:53 AM	5:51 PM	6:12 PM	11h 56m 54s
	22 Thu	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:51 PM	6:12 PM	11h 56m 30s
	23 Fri	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:50 PM	6:11 PM	11h 56m 05s
	24 Sat	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:50 PM	6:11 PM	11h 55m 41s
	25 Sun	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:50 PM	6:11 PM	11h 55m 16s
	26 Mon	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:49 PM	6:11 PM	11h 54m 52s
	27 Tue	5:33 AM	5:54 AM	11:52 AM	5:49 PM	6:10 PM	11h 54m 29s
	28 Wed	5:33 AM	5:55 AM	11:52 AM	5:49 PM	6:10 PM	11h 54m 05s
	29 Thu	5:33 AM	5:55 AM	11:52 AM	5:48 PM	6:10 PM	11h 53m 41s
	30 Fri	5:33 AM	5:55 AM	11:52 AM	5:48 PM	6:10 PM	11h 53m 18s
	31 Sat	5:33 AM	5:55 AM	11:51 AM	5:48 PM	6:09 PM	11h 52m 55s

Photos

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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 (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 5:54 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Anuradhapura today?: Sunset today is at 5:53 PM, after 11h 59m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Anuradhapura 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, 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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