Sun Times in Colombo
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?
Morning golden hour in Colombo ends at 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:55 PM.
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 5:54 AM on May 18 (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 6:32 PM on July 11 (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.
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