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What time is sunrise and sunset in Colombo?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:02 AM
83° EDawn 5:41 AM

Sunrise in Colombo was at 6:02:27 AM GMT+5:30 (12 hours ago).

Sunset
6:16 PM
277° WDusk 6:37 PM

Sunset in Colombo will be at 6:16:53 PM GMT+5:30 (in 1 hour).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:50 PM

Daylight
12h 14m
Darkness
9h 26m
Solar noon
12:09 PM
Sun altitude
7.8°
Sun direction
276° W

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:02 AM
83° EDawn 5:41 AM

Sunrise in Colombo will be at 6:02:18 AM GMT+5:30 (in 12 hours).

Sunset
6:16 PM
277° WDusk 6:37 PM

Sunset in Colombo will be at 6:16:22 PM GMT+5:30 (in 25 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Colombo

Last Quarter
51% illuminated
Moonrise
Doesn't rise
Moonset
12:05 PM

Calendar

Asia/Colombo · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Tue6:02 am6:18 pm12:15:32
2 Wed6:02 am6:17 pm12:15:10
3 Thu6:02 am6:17 pm12:14:48
4 Fri6:02 am6:16 pm12:14:26
Friday, September 4
12:14:26 of daylight·−22s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:41 am – 6:37 pm
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Time
5:42 PM
Altitude
7.8°
Heading
276° W
Light
Daylight

5:42 PM, Daylight, altitude 7.8 degrees

5 Sat6:02 am6:16 pm12:14:03
6 Sun6:02 am6:15 pm12:13:41
7 Mon6:02 am6:15 pm12:13:18
8 Tue6:01 am6:14 pm12:12:56
9 Wed6:01 am6:14 pm12:12:33
10 Thu6:01 am6:13 pm12:12:11
11 Fri6:01 am6:13 pm12:11:48
12 Sat6:01 am6:12 pm12:11:25
13 Sun6:01 am6:12 pm12:11:03
14 Mon6:00 am6:11 pm12:10:40
15 Tue6:00 am6:11 pm12:10:17
16 Wed6:00 am6:10 pm12:09:55
17 Thu6:00 am6:09 pm12:09:32
18 Fri6:00 am6:09 pm12:09:09
19 Sat6:00 am6:08 pm12:08:46
20 Sun5:59 am6:08 pm12:08:24
21 Mon5:59 am6:07 pm12:08:01
22 Tue5:59 am6:07 pm12:07:38
23 Wed5:59 am6:06 pm12:07:16
24 Thu5:59 am6:06 pm12:06:53
25 Fri5:59 am6:05 pm12:06:31
26 Sat5:58 am6:05 pm12:06:08
27 Sun5:58 am6:04 pm12:05:45
28 Mon5:58 am6:03 pm12:05:23
29 Tue5:58 am6:03 pm12:05:00
30 Wed5:58 am6:02 pm12:04:38

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Colombo today?
Sunrise in Colombo today (Friday, September 4, 2026) is at 6:02 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Colombo today?
Sunset today is at 6:16 PM, after 12h 14m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Colombo, Sri Lanka?
The longest day of 2026 in Colombo 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, Sri Lanka?
The shortest day of 2026 in Colombo, 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 get in summer than in winter?
Colombo gets 0h 48m 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?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Colombo is on Sunday, May 24, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:54 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Colombo?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Colombo?
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?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM.
Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?
No. Colombo stays on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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