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What time is sunrise and sunset in Colombo District?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:01 AM
83° EDawn 5:40 AM

Sunrise in Colombo District was at 6:01:36 AM GMT+5:30 (11 hours ago).

Sunset
6:16 PM
277° WDusk 6:37 PM

Sunset in Colombo District will be at 6:16:23 PM GMT+5:30 (in 1 hour).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:49 PM

Daylight
12h 14m
Darkness
9h 26m
Solar noon
12:09 PM
Sun altitude
20.2°
Sun direction
275° W

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:01 AM
83° EDawn 5:40 AM

Sunrise in Colombo District will be at 6:01:28 AM GMT+5:30 (in 13 hours).

Sunset
6:15 PM
277° WDusk 6:36 PM

Sunset in Colombo District will be at 6:15:52 PM GMT+5:30 (in 25 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Colombo District

Last Quarter
51% illuminated
Moonrise
Doesn't rise
Moonset
12:04 PM

Calendar

Asia/Colombo · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Tue6:02 am6:17 pm12:15:52
2 Wed6:01 am6:17 pm12:15:30
3 Thu6:01 am6:16 pm12:15:08
4 Fri6:01 am6:16 pm12:14:46
Friday, September 4
12:14:46 of daylight·−22s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:40 am – 6:37 pm
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Time
4:51 PM
Altitude
20.2°
Heading
275° W
Light
Daylight

4:51 PM, Daylight, altitude 20.2 degrees

5 Sat6:01 am6:15 pm12:14:24
6 Sun6:01 am6:15 pm12:14:02
7 Mon6:01 am6:14 pm12:13:39
8 Tue6:01 am6:14 pm12:13:17
9 Wed6:00 am6:13 pm12:12:55
10 Thu6:00 am6:13 pm12:12:32
11 Fri6:00 am6:12 pm12:12:10
12 Sat6:00 am6:12 pm12:11:48
13 Sun6:00 am6:11 pm12:11:25
14 Mon6:00 am6:11 pm12:11:03
15 Tue5:59 am6:10 pm12:10:40
16 Wed5:59 am6:09 pm12:10:18
17 Thu5:59 am6:09 pm12:09:55
18 Fri5:59 am6:08 pm12:09:33
19 Sat5:59 am6:08 pm12:09:10
20 Sun5:58 am6:07 pm12:08:48
21 Mon5:58 am6:07 pm12:08:25
22 Tue5:58 am6:06 pm12:08:03
23 Wed5:58 am6:06 pm12:07:40
24 Thu5:58 am6:05 pm12:07:18
25 Fri5:58 am6:05 pm12:06:56
26 Sat5:58 am6:04 pm12:06:33
27 Sun5:57 am6:04 pm12:06:11
28 Mon5:57 am6:03 pm12:05:49
29 Tue5:57 am6:03 pm12:05:26
30 Wed5:57 am6:02 pm12:05:04

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Colombo District today?
Sunrise in Colombo District today (Friday, September 4, 2026) is at 6:01 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Colombo District today?
Sunset today is at 6:16 PM, after 12h 14m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Colombo District, Sri Lanka?
The longest day of 2026 in Colombo District is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 31m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.
When is the shortest day in Colombo District, Sri Lanka?
The shortest day of 2026 in Colombo District, Western Province is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 43m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Colombo District get in summer than in winter?
Colombo District gets 0h 47m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 31m against 11h 43m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Colombo District?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Colombo District is on Sunday, May 24, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:54 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Colombo District?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:31 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Colombo District?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with the sun down by 5:50 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Colombo District?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6:29 AM.
Does Colombo District observe daylight saving time?
No. Colombo 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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