Sunrise and Sunset times in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:17:38
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 Sunset: 17:51:37
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Day Length: 11h 33m 59s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC +5.5 h.
Latitude: 9.675, Longitude: 80.005
Jaffna
Northern, Sri Lanka 
250 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 06:10:56 | 11:59:00 | 17:47:04 | 11h 36m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 06:11:26 | 11:59:23 | 17:47:20 | 11h 35m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 06:11:56 | 11:59:46 | 17:47:37 | 11h 35m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 06:12:26 | 12:00:10 | 17:47:54 | 11h 35m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 06:12:57 | 12:00:35 | 17:48:13 | 11h 35m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 06:13:27 | 12:01:00 | 17:48:32 | 11h 35m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 06:13:58 | 12:01:26 | 17:48:53 | 11h 34m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 06:14:30 | 12:01:52 | 17:49:14 | 11h 34m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 06:15:01 | 12:02:18 | 17:49:36 | 11h 34m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 06:15:32 | 12:02:45 | 17:49:59 | 11h 34m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 06:16:03 | 12:03:13 | 17:50:22 | 11h 34m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 06:16:35 | 12:03:41 | 17:50:47 | 11h 34m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 06:17:06 | 12:04:09 | 17:51:12 | 11h 34m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 06:17:38 | 12:04:37 | 17:51:37 | 11h 33m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 06:18:09 | 12:05:06 | 17:52:04 | 11h 33m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 06:18:40 | 12:05:35 | 17:52:30 | 11h 33m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 06:19:11 | 12:06:04 | 17:52:58 | 11h 33m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 06:19:42 | 12:06:34 | 17:53:26 | 11h 33m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 06:20:12 | 12:07:04 | 17:53:55 | 11h 33m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 06:20:43 | 12:07:33 | 17:54:24 | 11h 33m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 06:21:13 | 12:08:03 | 17:54:53 | 11h 33m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 06:21:43 | 12:08:33 | 17:55:23 | 11h 33m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 06:22:12 | 12:09:03 | 17:55:53 | 11h 33m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 06:22:41 | 12:09:32 | 17:56:24 | 11h 33m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 06:23:10 | 12:10:02 | 17:56:55 | 11h 33m 45s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 06:23:38 | 12:10:32 | 17:57:26 | 11h 33m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 06:24:06 | 12:11:01 | 17:57:57 | 11h 33m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 06:24:33 | 12:11:31 | 17:58:29 | 11h 33m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 06:24:59 | 12:12:00 | 17:59:01 | 11h 34m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 06:25:25 | 12:12:29 | 17:59:33 | 11h 34m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 06:25:51 | 12:12:58 | 18:00:05 | 11h 34m 14s |
Day length in Jaffna during the year on the chart:
Jaffna on Sri Lanka map:
Locations in the same time zone Asia/Colombo
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Largest populated areas in Sri Lanka
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Countries closest to Sri Lanka
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks