Sunrise and Sunset times in Matara, Sri Lanka 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:08:59
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 Sunset: 17:55:58
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Day Length: 11h 46m 59s
Time zone: Asia/Colombo, UTC +5.5 h.
Latitude: 5.949, Longitude: 80.5428
Matara
Southern, Sri Lanka 
68 244 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 06:02:43 | 11:56:51 | 17:50:58 | 11h 48m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 06:03:10 | 11:57:14 | 17:51:17 | 11h 48m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 06:03:38 | 11:57:37 | 17:51:37 | 11h 47m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 06:04:05 | 11:58:01 | 17:51:57 | 11h 47m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 06:04:34 | 11:58:26 | 17:52:18 | 11h 47m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 06:05:02 | 11:58:51 | 17:52:40 | 11h 47m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 06:05:31 | 11:59:17 | 17:53:02 | 11h 47m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 06:06:00 | 11:59:43 | 17:53:25 | 11h 47m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 06:06:29 | 12:00:09 | 17:53:49 | 11h 47m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 06:06:59 | 12:00:36 | 17:54:14 | 11h 47m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 06:07:29 | 12:01:04 | 17:54:39 | 11h 47m 10s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 06:07:59 | 12:01:32 | 17:55:05 | 11h 47m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 06:08:29 | 12:02:00 | 17:55:31 | 11h 47m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 06:08:59 | 12:02:28 | 17:55:58 | 11h 46m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 06:09:29 | 12:02:57 | 17:56:25 | 11h 46m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 06:10:00 | 12:03:26 | 17:56:53 | 11h 46m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 06:10:30 | 12:03:55 | 17:57:21 | 11h 46m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 06:11:00 | 12:04:25 | 17:57:50 | 11h 46m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 06:11:30 | 12:04:54 | 17:58:18 | 11h 46m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 06:12:00 | 12:05:24 | 17:58:48 | 11h 46m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 06:12:30 | 12:05:54 | 17:59:17 | 11h 46m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 06:13:00 | 12:06:24 | 17:59:47 | 11h 46m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 06:13:30 | 12:06:54 | 18:00:17 | 11h 46m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 06:13:59 | 12:07:23 | 18:00:48 | 11h 46m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 06:14:28 | 12:07:53 | 18:01:18 | 11h 46m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 06:14:57 | 12:08:23 | 18:01:49 | 11h 46m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 06:15:25 | 12:08:52 | 18:02:19 | 11h 46m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 06:15:53 | 12:09:22 | 18:02:50 | 11h 46m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 06:16:21 | 12:09:51 | 18:03:21 | 11h 47m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 06:16:48 | 12:10:20 | 18:03:52 | 11h 47m 4s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 06:17:15 | 12:10:49 | 18:04:22 | 11h 47m 7s |
Day length in Matara during the year on the chart:
Matara on Sri Lanka map:
Locations in the same time zone Asia/Colombo
Jaffna (Northern), Moratuwa (Western), Batticaloa (Eastern), Anuradhapura (North Central), Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (Western), Kandy (Central), Trincomalee (Eastern), Kilinochchi (Northern), Galle (Southern), Ratnapura (Sabaragamuwa), Badulla (Uva), Puttalam (North Western)
Largest populated areas in Sri Lanka
Jaffna (Northern), Colombo (Western), Moratuwa (Western), Batticaloa (Eastern), Anuradhapura (North Central), Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (Western), Kandy (Central), Trincomalee (Eastern), Kilinochchi (Northern), Galle (Southern), Ratnapura (Sabaragamuwa), Badulla (Uva), Puttalam (North Western)
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