What time is sunrise and sunset in Bentota?

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

Today

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Sunrise

5:55 AM

98° EDawn 5:34 AM

Sunrise in Bentota was at 5:55:58 AM GMT+5:30 (3h 48m ago).

Sunset

5:55 PM

261° WDusk 6:16 PM

Sunset in Bentota will be at 5:55:38 PM GMT+5:30 (in 8h 12m).

Now

5:55a5:55p

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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:27 PM

Daylight: 11h 59m
Darkness: 9h 41m
Solar noon: 11:55 AM
Sun altitude: 53.9°
Sun direction: 114° ESE

How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sunrise

5:55 AM

99° EDawn 5:34 AM

Sunrise in Bentota will be at 5:55:55 AM GMT+5:30 (in 20h 12m).

Sunset

5:55 PM

261° WDusk 6:16 PM

Sunset in Bentota will be at 5:55:15 PM GMT+5:30 (in 32h 12m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Bentota

Waxing Crescent

20% illuminated

Moonrise: 9:35 AM
Moonset: 9:32 PM

Calendar

India Standard Time · select a day to expand

	Date	Dawn	Sunrise	Solar noon	Sunset	Dusk	Length
	1 Thu	5:36 AM	5:57 AM	11:59 AM	6:01 PM	6:22 PM	12h 04m 23s
	2 Fri	5:36 AM	5:57 AM	11:59 AM	6:01 PM	6:22 PM	12h 04m 02s
	3 Sat	5:36 AM	5:57 AM	11:59 AM	6:00 PM	6:21 PM	12h 03m 42s
	4 Sun	5:36 AM	5:57 AM	11:58 AM	6:00 PM	6:21 PM	12h 03m 21s
	5 Mon	5:36 AM	5:56 AM	11:58 AM	5:59 PM	6:20 PM	12h 03m 01s
	6 Tue	5:35 AM	5:56 AM	11:58 AM	5:59 PM	6:20 PM	12h 02m 40s
	7 Wed	5:35 AM	5:56 AM	11:57 AM	5:59 PM	6:19 PM	12h 02m 20s
	8 Thu	5:35 AM	5:56 AM	11:57 AM	5:58 PM	6:19 PM	12h 01m 59s
	9 Fri	5:35 AM	5:56 AM	11:57 AM	5:58 PM	6:19 PM	12h 01m 39s
	10 Sat	5:35 AM	5:56 AM	11:57 AM	5:57 PM	6:18 PM	12h 01m 19s
	11 Sun	5:35 AM	5:56 AM	11:56 AM	5:57 PM	6:18 PM	12h 00m 59s
	12 Mon	5:35 AM	5:56 AM	11:56 AM	5:56 PM	6:17 PM	12h 00m 39s
	13 Tue	5:35 AM	5:56 AM	11:56 AM	5:56 PM	6:17 PM	12h 00m 19s
	14 Wed	5:35 AM	5:56 AM	11:56 AM	5:56 PM	6:17 PM	11h 59m 59s
	15 Thu	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:55 AM	5:55 PM	6:16 PM	11h 59m 39s
Thursday, October 15 11h 59m 39s of daylight·−20s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:34 AM – 6:16 PM Time 9:44 AM Altitude 53.9° Heading 114° ESE Light Daylight 9:44 AM, Daylight, altitude 53.9 degrees
	16 Fri	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:55 AM	5:55 PM	6:16 PM	11h 59m 20s
	17 Sat	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:55 AM	5:54 PM	6:15 PM	11h 59m 00s
	18 Sun	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:55 AM	5:54 PM	6:15 PM	11h 58m 41s
	19 Mon	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:55 AM	5:54 PM	6:15 PM	11h 58m 21s
	20 Tue	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:54 AM	5:53 PM	6:14 PM	11h 58m 02s
	21 Wed	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:54 AM	5:53 PM	6:14 PM	11h 57m 43s
	22 Thu	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:54 AM	5:53 PM	6:14 PM	11h 57m 24s
	23 Fri	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:54 AM	5:52 PM	6:14 PM	11h 57m 05s
	24 Sat	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:54 AM	5:52 PM	6:13 PM	11h 56m 46s
	25 Sun	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:54 AM	5:52 PM	6:13 PM	11h 56m 28s
	26 Mon	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:54 AM	5:52 PM	6:13 PM	11h 56m 09s
	27 Tue	5:34 AM	5:55 AM	11:53 AM	5:51 PM	6:13 PM	11h 55m 51s
	28 Wed	5:34 AM	5:56 AM	11:53 AM	5:51 PM	6:12 PM	11h 55m 33s
	29 Thu	5:34 AM	5:56 AM	11:53 AM	5:51 PM	6:12 PM	11h 55m 15s
	30 Fri	5:34 AM	5:56 AM	11:53 AM	5:51 PM	6:12 PM	11h 54m 57s
	31 Sat	5:34 AM	5:56 AM	11:53 AM	5:50 PM	6:12 PM	11h 54m 39s

Photos

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Bentota today?: Sunrise in Bentota today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 5:55 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Bentota today?: Sunset today is at 5:55 PM, after 11h 59m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Bentota tonight?: Civil twilight ends at 6:16 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:05 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Bentota, Sri Lanka?: The longest day of 2026 in Bentota is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 29m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Bentota, Sri Lanka?: The shortest day of 2026 in Bentota, Southern Province is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 45m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Bentota get in summer than in winter?: Bentota gets 0h 44m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 29m against 11h 45m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Bentota?: The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Bentota is on Sunday, May 24, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:53 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Bentota?: The latest sunset is on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Bentota?: The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with the sun down by 5:49 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Bentota?: The latest sunrise is on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6:27 AM.
Does Bentota observe daylight saving time?: No. Bentota stays on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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National parks & monuments nearby

Udawalawe National Park

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