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Colombo Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Sri Lanka
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 11, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 5:58 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (Asia/Colombo). The day lasts 12h 00m, solar noon is at 11:58 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:26 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
Local date
October 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5:30
Last refreshed
Oct 11, 2026, 5:24 PM
Today’s solar times in Colombo
Dawn
5:37 AM
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:26 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:30 PM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Dusk
6:19 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 00m
Solar noon
11:58 AM
Coordinates
6.9355, 79.8487
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 6.9355, longitude 79.8487, and the Asia/Colombo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Colombo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 11, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 00m |
| TomorrowOct 12, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 00m |
| +1 weekOct 18, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 57m |
| +1 monthNov 10, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 50m |
What these times mean
Colombo changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Colombo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:28 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 46m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 54m |
| March | 6:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 16m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 26m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 31m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 29m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 21m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 5:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 6:02 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 49m |
| December | 6:15 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 43m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:54 AM
May 19
Latest sunset
6:32 PM
July 10
Longest day
12h 32m
June 22
Shortest day
11h 43m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Colombo with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 3:37 PM | 107.9% |
| May 21, 2031 | 12:46 PM | 95.9% |
| Oct 14, 2042 | 7:30 AM | 93% |
| Nov 25, 2049 | 11:03 AM | 100.6% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 3:04 PM | 103.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Colombo today?
On October 11, 2026, sunrise in Colombo, Sri Lanka is at 5:58 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (Asia/Colombo).
How long is the day in Colombo today?
Today in Colombo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 00m.
When is golden hour in Colombo?
Morning golden hour in Colombo ends at 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
What time is solar noon in Colombo?
Solar noon in Colombo is at 11:58 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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