Sun Times in Colombo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Colombo?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Colombo (Asia/Colombo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Colombo?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Colombo (Asia/Colombo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Colombo?
Golden hour times for Colombo 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 Colombo?
The day length for Colombo is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Colombo?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Colombo is shown in the times above (Asia/Colombo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Colombo?
Sunset and dusk times for Colombo are displayed above (Asia/Colombo). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Colombo?
Twilight duration in Colombo 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 Colombo?
The earliest sunrise in Colombo in 2026 is at 5:53 AM on May 15 (Asia/Colombo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Colombo?
The latest sunset in Colombo in 2026 is at 6:31 PM on July 10 (Asia/Colombo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Colombo?
After sunset in Colombo, 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 Colombo 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 Colombo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Colombo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:27 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 46m |
| February | 6:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 54m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 16m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 26m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 31m |
| July | 6:01 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 29m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 21m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 5:57 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 58m |
| November | 6:00 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 49m |
| December | 6:13 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 44m |
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