What time is sunrise and sunset in Matara?
Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Matara, Southern Province. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.
Today
Sunrise
5:54 AM
105° ESEDawn 5:32 AM
Sunrise in Matara was at 5:54:01 AM GMT+5:30 (4h 39m ago).
Sunset
5:48 PM
255° WSWDusk 6:10 PM
Sunset in Matara will be at 5:48:47 PM GMT+5:30 (in 7h 16m).
Now
5:54a5:48p
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:20 PM
| Window | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Golden hour | 5:40 – 6:22 AM | 5:20 – 6:01 PM |
| Blue hour | 5:32 – 5:40 AM | 6:01 – 6:10 PM |
- Daylight
- 11h 54m
- −16s vs. yesterday
- Darkness
- 9h 43m
- Solar noon
- 11:51 AM
- Sun altitude
- 61.1°
- Sun direction
- 138° SE
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:54 AM
106° ESEDawn 5:32 AM
Sunrise in Matara will be at 5:54:09 AM GMT+5:30 (in 19h 22m).
Sunset
5:48 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:10 PM
Sunset in Matara will be at 5:48:40 PM GMT+5:30 (in 31h 16m).
Moon tonight
Phase, moonrise and moonset in Matara
Waning Crescent
25% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 1:44 AM
- Moonset
- 2:12 PM
Calendar
India Standard Time · select a day to expand
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Dusk | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 5:32 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:49 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 55m 33s | |
| 2 Mon | 5:32 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:49 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 55m 17s | |
| 3 Tue | 5:32 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 55m 01s | |
| 4 Wed | 5:32 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 54m 46s | |
Wednesday, November 4 11h 54m 46s of daylight·−15s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:32 AM – 6:10 PM Time 10:33 AM Altitude 61.2° Heading 138° SE Light Daylight 10:33 AM, Daylight, altitude 61.2 degrees | |||||||
| 5 Thu | 5:32 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 54m 30s | |
| 6 Fri | 5:32 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 54m 15s | |
| 7 Sat | 5:32 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 54m 00s | |
| 8 Sun | 5:33 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 53m 45s | |
| 9 Mon | 5:33 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 53m 31s | |
| 10 Tue | 5:33 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 53m 16s | |
| 11 Wed | 5:33 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 53m 02s | |
| 12 Thu | 5:33 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 52m 48s | |
| 13 Fri | 5:33 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 52m 35s | |
| 14 Sat | 5:34 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 52m 21s | |
| 15 Sun | 5:34 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 52m 08s | |
| 16 Mon | 5:34 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 51m 55s | |
| 17 Tue | 5:34 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 51m 43s | |
| 18 Wed | 5:35 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 51m 30s | |
| 19 Thu | 5:35 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:53 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 11h 51m 18s | |
| 20 Fri | 5:35 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:53 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:11 PM | 11h 51m 06s | |
| 21 Sat | 5:36 AM | 5:58 AM | 11:53 AM | 5:49 PM | 6:11 PM | 11h 50m 55s | |
| 22 Sun | 5:36 AM | 5:58 AM | 11:53 AM | 5:49 PM | 6:11 PM | 11h 50m 43s | |
| 23 Mon | 5:36 AM | 5:58 AM | 11:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 6:11 PM | 11h 50m 33s | |
| 24 Tue | 5:37 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 6:11 PM | 11h 50m 22s | |
| 25 Wed | 5:37 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 6:12 PM | 11h 50m 12s | |
| 26 Thu | 5:37 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:55 AM | 5:50 PM | 6:12 PM | 11h 50m 02s | |
| 27 Fri | 5:38 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:55 AM | 5:50 PM | 6:12 PM | 11h 49m 52s | |
| 28 Sat | 5:38 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:55 AM | 5:50 PM | 6:12 PM | 11h 49m 42s | |
| 29 Sun | 5:38 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:56 AM | 5:50 PM | 6:13 PM | 11h 49m 33s | |
| 30 Mon | 5:39 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:56 AM | 5:51 PM | 6:13 PM | 11h 49m 25s | |
Photos
Sunrise and sunset photos of Matara from Flickr.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Matara, Sri Lanka
- What time does the sun rise in Matara today?
- Sunrise in Matara 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 today?
- Sunset today is at 5:48 PM, after 11h 54m of daylight.
- When does it get dark in Matara tonight?
- Civil twilight ends at 6:10 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:00 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
- When is the longest day in Matara, Sri Lanka?
- The longest day of 2026 in Matara 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 Matara, Sri Lanka?
- The shortest day of 2026 in Matara, Southern Province is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 47m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
- How much more daylight does Matara get in summer than in winter?
- Matara gets 0h 41m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 29m against 11h 47m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
- When is the earliest sunrise in Matara?
- The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Matara is on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:51 AM.
- When is the latest sunset in Matara?
- The latest sunset is on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:27 PM.
- When is the earliest sunset in Matara?
- The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with the sun down by 5:48 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
- When is the latest sunrise in Matara?
- The latest sunrise is on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6:24 AM.
- Does Matara observe daylight saving time?
- No. Matara stays on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.
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