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Sun Times in Tangalle
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tangalle?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Tangalle (Asia/Colombo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tangalle?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Tangalle (Asia/Colombo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tangalle?
Golden hour times for Tangalle 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 Tangalle?
The day length for Tangalle is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tangalle?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Tangalle is shown in the times above (Asia/Colombo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Tangalle?
Sunset and dusk times for Tangalle 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 Tangalle?
Twilight duration in Tangalle 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 Tangalle?
The earliest sunrise in Tangalle in 2026 is at 5:50 AM on May 20 (Asia/Colombo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Tangalle?
The latest sunset in Tangalle in 2026 is at 6:25 PM on July 4 (Asia/Colombo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tangalle?
After sunset in Tangalle, 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 Tangalle 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 Tangalle
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tangalle on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| February | 6:22 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 56m |
| March | 6:13 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 15m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 24m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 28m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 26m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 19m |
| September | 5:57 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 5:52 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 5:55 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 51m |
| December | 6:08 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 47m |