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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lanka?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Lanka (Asia/Kolkata). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lanka?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Lanka (Asia/Kolkata). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lanka?
Golden hour times for Lanka are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Lanka?
The day length for Lanka is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lanka?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Lanka is shown in the times above (Asia/Kolkata). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Lanka?
Sunset and dusk times for Lanka are displayed above (Asia/Kolkata). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Lanka?
Twilight duration in Lanka varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Lanka?
The earliest sunrise in Lanka in 2026 is at 4:25 AM on June 6 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Lanka?
The latest sunset in Lanka in 2026 is at 6:14 PM on June 29 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lanka?
After sunset in Lanka, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Lanka shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Lanka
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lanka on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:06 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 42m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 5:11 PM | 11h 17m |
| March | 5:27 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 4:55 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 4:32 AM | 5:56 PM | 13h 25m |
| June | 4:26 AM | 6:11 PM | 13h 45m |
| July | 4:35 AM | 6:12 PM | 13h 37m |
| August | 4:50 AM | 5:54 PM | 13h 03m |
| September | 5:03 AM | 5:22 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 5:16 AM | 4:50 PM | 11h 34m |
| November | 5:36 AM | 4:29 PM | 10h 53m |
| December | 5:57 AM | 4:29 PM | 10h 32m |