Sun Times in Galle
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Galle?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Galle (Asia/Colombo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Galle?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Galle (Asia/Colombo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Galle?
Golden hour times for Galle 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 Galle?
The day length for Galle is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Galle?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Galle is shown in the times above (Asia/Colombo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Galle?
Sunset and dusk times for Galle 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 Galle?
Twilight duration in Galle 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 Galle?
The earliest sunrise in Galle in 2026 is at 5:53 AM on May 13 (Asia/Colombo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Galle?
The latest sunset in Galle in 2026 is at 6:28 PM on July 9 (Asia/Colombo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Galle?
After sunset in Galle, 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 Galle 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 Galle
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Galle on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:24 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 49m |
| February | 6:25 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 56m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:01 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 15m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 24m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 28m |
| July | 6:01 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 26m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 19m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 5:55 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 51m |
| December | 6:10 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 47m |
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