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Sun Times in Trincomalee
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Trincomalee?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Trincomalee (Asia/Colombo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Trincomalee?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Trincomalee (Asia/Colombo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Trincomalee?
Golden hour times for Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee?
The day length for Trincomalee is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Trincomalee?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Trincomalee is shown in the times above (Asia/Colombo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Trincomalee?
Sunset and dusk times for Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee?
Twilight duration in Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee?
The earliest sunrise in Trincomalee in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on May 16 (Asia/Colombo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Trincomalee?
The latest sunset in Trincomalee in 2026 is at 6:28 PM on July 6 (Asia/Colombo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Trincomalee?
After sunset in Trincomalee, 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 Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Trincomalee on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:24 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 41m |
| February | 6:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 51m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 19m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 31m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 37m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 35m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 24m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 5:52 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 56m |
| November | 5:57 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 44m |
| December | 6:11 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 38m |