Sunrise & sunset times in Colombo, Sri Lanka
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 18:31 in Colombo. All times are shown in the Asia/Colombo timezone.
Today in Colombo
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Colombo today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Colombo when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Colombo (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Colombo’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:27 | 18:12 | 12:19 | 11h 45m |
| February | 06:27 | 18:21 | 12:24 | 11h 54m |
| March | 06:17 | 18:21 | 12:19 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:02 | 18:18 | 12:10 | 12h 16m |
| May | 05:53 | 18:20 | 12:06 | 12h 26m |
| June | 05:55 | 18:26 | 12:11 | 12h 31m |
| July | 06:01 | 18:31 | 12:16 | 12h 29m |
| August | 06:04 | 18:25 | 12:15 | 12h 20m |
| September | 06:01 | 18:10 | 12:05 | 12h 09m |
| October | 05:57 | 17:55 | 11:56 | 11h 58m |
| November | 06:00 | 17:49 | 11:55 | 11h 48m |
| December | 06:13 | 17:57 | 12:05 | 11h 43m |
Solar year in Colombo (2026)
Because Colombo is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 48m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Colombo
Longest day in Colombo: 12h 24m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 36m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 22m.
Moon tonight in Colombo
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Colombo today?▼
The sun rises at 06:01 Asia/Colombo in Colombo, Sri Lanka today.
What time is sunset in Colombo today?▼
The sun sets at 18:31 Asia/Colombo in Colombo today.
How long is the day in Colombo today?▼
Daylight in Colombo today lasts 12 hours and 29 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Colombo?▼
The morning golden hour in Colombo runs from 05:39 to 06:31, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:01 to 18:53.
What is the timezone of Colombo?▼
Colombo uses the Asia/Colombo timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Colombo?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Colombo is 21 June 2026, with 12h 32m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Colombo?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Colombo is 22 December 2026, with 11h 43m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Colombo?▼
Because Colombo is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 48m. Days are nearly the same length all year.