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Sunrise and sunset in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:58 AM–6:26 AM and 5:30 PM–5:58 PM
Times are local time in Colombo. Current time in Colombo →
Sunrise and sunset in Colombo through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 4m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 59m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 53m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 49m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 45m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 43m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 44m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 46m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 50m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 54m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 59m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 4m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 11m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 16m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 22m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 26m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 30m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 31m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 31m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 29m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 25m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 21m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 15m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 10m |
Calculated for 6.93°N, 79.85°E, including daylight saving time where Colombo uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Colombo this year
- Longest day: June 22 (12h 32m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 43m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:54 AM on May 19
- Latest sunset: 6:32 PM on July 10
Questions
What time is sunrise in Colombo today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 5:58 PM in Colombo, giving 12 hours 0 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Colombo?
The longest day in Colombo in 2026 is June 22, with 12 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Colombo?
The shortest day in Colombo in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Colombo?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:54 AM on May 19, and the latest sunset is 6:32 PM on July 10. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Colombo?
Today, golden hour in Colombo is from sunrise (5:58 AM) to 6:26 AM in the morning, and from 5:30 PM to sunset (5:58 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.