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What time is sunrise and sunset in Matara District?

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

Today

Sunrise
5:54 AM
105° ESEDawn 5:33 AM

Sunrise in Matara District was at 5:54:43 AM GMT+5:30 (5h 59m ago).

Sunset
5:48 PM
255° WSWDusk 6:09 PM

Sunset in Matara District will be at 5:48:07 PM GMT+5:30 (in 5h 55m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:19 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Matara District
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:41 – 6:23 AM5:19 – 6:01 PM
Blue hour5:33 – 5:41 AM6:01 – 6:09 PM
Daylight
11h 53m
−16s vs. yesterday
Darkness
9h 43m
Solar noon
11:51 AM
Sun altitude
68.5°
Sun direction
181° S
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:54 AM
106° ESEDawn 5:33 AM

Sunrise in Matara District will be at 5:54:52 AM GMT+5:30 (in 18h 1m).

Sunset
5:48 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:09 PM

Sunset in Matara District will be at 5:48:01 PM GMT+5:30 (in 29h 55m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Matara District

Waning Crescent
25% illuminated
Moonrise
1:44 AM
Moonset
2:12 PM

Calendar

India Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun5:54 AM5:48 PM11h 54m
2 Mon5:54 AM5:48 PM11h 53m
3 Tue5:54 AM5:48 PM11h 53m
4 Wed5:54 AM5:48 PM11h 53m
Wednesday, November 4
11h 53m 24s of daylight·−16s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:33 AM – 6:09 PM
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Time
11:53 AM
Altitude
68.5°
Heading
181° S
Light
Daylight

11:53 AM, Daylight, altitude 68.5 degrees

5 Thu5:54 AM5:48 PM11h 53m
6 Fri5:55 AM5:47 PM11h 52m
7 Sat5:55 AM5:47 PM11h 52m
8 Sun5:55 AM5:47 PM11h 52m
9 Mon5:55 AM5:47 PM11h 52m
10 Tue5:55 AM5:47 PM11h 51m
11 Wed5:56 AM5:47 PM11h 51m
12 Thu5:56 AM5:47 PM11h 51m
13 Fri5:56 AM5:47 PM11h 51m
14 Sat5:56 AM5:47 PM11h 50m
15 Sun5:57 AM5:47 PM11h 50m
16 Mon5:57 AM5:47 PM11h 50m
17 Tue5:57 AM5:47 PM11h 50m
18 Wed5:57 AM5:47 PM11h 50m
19 Thu5:58 AM5:48 PM11h 49m
20 Fri5:58 AM5:48 PM11h 49m
21 Sat5:58 AM5:48 PM11h 49m
22 Sun5:59 AM5:48 PM11h 49m
23 Mon5:59 AM5:48 PM11h 49m
24 Tue6:00 AM5:48 PM11h 48m
25 Wed6:00 AM5:49 PM11h 48m
26 Thu6:00 AM5:49 PM11h 48m
27 Fri6:01 AM5:49 PM11h 48m
28 Sat6:01 AM5:49 PM11h 48m
29 Sun6:02 AM5:50 PM11h 47m
30 Mon6:02 AM5:50 PM11h 47m

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Matara District today?
Sunrise in Matara District today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:54 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Matara District today?
Sunset today is at 5:48 PM, after 11h 53m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Matara District tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:09 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:59 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Matara District, Sri Lanka?
The longest day of 2026 in Matara District is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 28m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Matara District, Sri Lanka?
The shortest day of 2026 in Matara District, Southern Province is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 46m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Matara District get in summer than in winter?
Matara District gets 0h 42m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 28m against 11h 46m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Matara District?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Matara District is on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:51 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Matara District?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:27 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Matara District?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with the sun down by 5:47 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Matara District?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6:25 AM.
Does Matara District observe daylight saving time?
No. Matara District stays on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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