Current Time in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 8.31° N, 80.41° E
Elevation: 100 m above sea level
Population rank: #22 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: North Central Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Daylight Hours in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura gets 12h 35m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset is at 18:25.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 38m near the December solstice to 12h 36m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 04:30 | 05:49 | 12:07 | 15:34 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:30 | 05:49 | 12:07 | 15:34 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:30 | 05:49 | 12:07 | 15:34 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:31 | 05:50 | 12:08 | 15:35 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:31 | 05:50 | 12:08 | 15:35 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:31 | 05:50 | 12:08 | 15:35 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:31 | 05:50 | 12:08 | 15:35 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Anuradhapura
Sunrise
in Anuradhapura
↑
5:49 AM
Sunset
in Anuradhapura
↓
6:25 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Dawn
in Anuradhapura
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Anuradhapura
6:48 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Anuradhapura
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
36.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:12
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 13:40
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How Far Is Anuradhapura From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,447 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Singapore | 2,705 km | ESE (105deg) |
| Dubai | 3,258 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,928 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,463 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,706 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,440 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,631 km | NW (321deg) |
Anuradhapura's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Anuradhapura and you would surface in the open ocean, near 8.3deg S, 99.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anuradhapura
What time is it in Anuradhapura right now?
The current local time in Anuradhapura is 23:07 on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. Anuradhapura follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Anuradhapura in?
Anuradhapura uses the Asia/Colombo IANA time zone (UTC+5:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is UTC+5:30 during standard time. To convert UTC to Anuradhapura local time, shift the clock 5:30 hours forward.
Is Anuradhapura on daylight saving time right now?
No — Anuradhapura is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Anuradhapura today?
Today in Anuradhapura: sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset is at 18:25, giving 12h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Anuradhapura tonight?
The moon phase over Anuradhapura tonight is Waning Crescent with 36.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Anuradhapura?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Anuradhapura, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.