Sunrise & Sunset Today in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 05:56 ↑ 67.7° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:34 ↑ 292.2° WNW
Day Length: 12h 38m
Sun Direction: ENE
Sun Altitude: -28.38°
Sun Distance: 152.073 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Jaffna?
July 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Jaffna
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
05:53
↑
66° ENE
|
18:34
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 40m | -0m 06s | 04:35 | 19:51 | 05:03 | 19:24 | 05:30 | 18:57 | 12:13 | 152.08 |
| 2 |
05:53
↑
66° ENE
|
18:34
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 40m | -0m 07s | 04:36 | 19:51 | 05:03 | 19:24 | 05:30 | 18:57 | 12:13 | 152.08 |
| 3 |
05:54
↑
66° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 40m | -0m 07s | 04:36 | 19:51 | 05:03 | 19:24 | 05:30 | 18:57 | 12:14 | 152.08 |
| 4 |
05:54
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 40m | -0m 08s | 04:36 | 19:51 | 05:04 | 19:24 | 05:30 | 18:57 | 12:14 | 152.09 |
| 5 |
05:54
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 39m | -0m 09s | 04:37 | 19:51 | 05:04 | 19:24 | 05:31 | 18:57 | 12:14 | 152.09 |
| 6 |
05:54
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 39m | -0m 09s | 04:37 | 19:51 | 05:04 | 19:24 | 05:31 | 18:57 | 12:14 | 152.09 |
| 7 |
05:55
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 39m | -0m 10s | 04:37 | 19:51 | 05:05 | 19:24 | 05:31 | 18:57 | 12:14 | 152.09 |
| 8 |
05:55
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 39m | -0m 11s | 04:38 | 19:51 | 05:05 | 19:24 | 05:32 | 18:57 | 12:15 | 152.09 |
| 9 |
05:55
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 39m | -0m 11s | 04:38 | 19:51 | 05:05 | 19:24 | 05:32 | 18:58 | 12:15 | 152.09 |
| 10 |
05:55
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 38m | -0m 12s | 04:38 | 19:51 | 05:05 | 19:24 | 05:32 | 18:58 | 12:15 | 152.08 |
| 11 |
05:56
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 38m | -0m 13s | 04:39 | 19:51 | 05:06 | 19:24 | 05:32 | 18:58 | 12:15 | 152.08 |
| 12 |
05:56
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 38m | -0m 13s | 04:39 | 19:51 | 05:06 | 19:24 | 05:33 | 18:58 | 12:15 | 152.08 |
| 13 |
05:56
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 38m | -0m 14s | 04:39 | 19:51 | 05:06 | 19:24 | 05:33 | 18:58 | 12:15 | 152.07 |
| 14 |
05:56
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 38m | -0m 14s | 04:40 | 19:51 | 05:07 | 19:24 | 05:33 | 18:57 | 12:15 | 152.06 |
| 15 |
05:57
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 37m | -0m 15s | 04:40 | 19:51 | 05:07 | 19:24 | 05:33 | 18:57 | 12:15 | 152.06 |
| 16 |
05:57
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 37m | -0m 15s | 04:40 | 19:51 | 05:07 | 19:24 | 05:34 | 18:57 | 12:16 | 152.05 |
| 17 |
05:57
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 37m | -0m 16s | 04:41 | 19:51 | 05:07 | 19:24 | 05:34 | 18:57 | 12:16 | 152.04 |
| 18 |
05:57
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 36m | -0m 17s | 04:41 | 19:50 | 05:08 | 19:24 | 05:34 | 18:57 | 12:16 | 152.03 |
| 19 |
05:57
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 36m | -0m 17s | 04:41 | 19:50 | 05:08 | 19:23 | 05:34 | 18:57 | 12:16 | 152.02 |
| 20 |
05:58
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 36m | -0m 18s | 04:42 | 19:50 | 05:08 | 19:23 | 05:35 | 18:57 | 12:16 | 152.01 |
| 21 |
05:58
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 36m | -0m 18s | 04:42 | 19:50 | 05:09 | 19:23 | 05:35 | 18:57 | 12:16 | 152.00 |
| 22 |
05:58
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 35m | -0m 19s | 04:42 | 19:50 | 05:09 | 19:23 | 05:35 | 18:57 | 12:16 | 151.98 |
| 23 |
05:58
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 35m | -0m 19s | 04:43 | 19:49 | 05:09 | 19:23 | 05:35 | 18:57 | 12:16 | 151.97 |
| 24 |
05:58
↑
70° ENE
|
18:33
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 35m | -0m 20s | 04:43 | 19:49 | 05:09 | 19:22 | 05:36 | 18:56 | 12:16 | 151.96 |
| 25 |
05:59
↑
70° ENE
|
18:33
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 34m | -0m 20s | 04:43 | 19:49 | 05:10 | 19:22 | 05:36 | 18:56 | 12:16 | 151.94 |
| 26 |
05:59
↑
70° ENE
|
18:33
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 34m | -0m 21s | 04:43 | 19:48 | 05:10 | 19:22 | 05:36 | 18:56 | 12:16 | 151.93 |
| 27 |
05:59
↑
70° ENE
|
18:33
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 33m | -0m 21s | 04:44 | 19:48 | 05:10 | 19:22 | 05:36 | 18:56 | 12:16 | 151.91 |
| 28 |
05:59
↑
71° ENE
|
18:33
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 33m | -0m 21s | 04:44 | 19:48 | 05:10 | 19:21 | 05:36 | 18:55 | 12:16 | 151.90 |
| 29 |
05:59
↑
71° ENE
|
18:33
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 33m | -0m 22s | 04:44 | 19:47 | 05:11 | 19:21 | 05:37 | 18:55 | 12:16 | 151.88 |
| 30 |
05:59
↑
71° ENE
|
18:32
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 32m | -0m 22s | 04:45 | 19:47 | 05:11 | 19:21 | 05:37 | 18:55 | 12:16 | 151.86 |
| 31 |
06:00
↑
71° ENE
|
18:32
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 32m | -0m 23s | 04:45 | 19:47 | 05:11 | 19:21 | 05:37 | 18:55 | 12:16 | 151.85 |
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All times are in local time for Jaffna. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Jaffna, the earliest sunrise of July is on July 01 or July 02 and the latest sunset of July is on July 01 to 23.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Jaffna?
Days in Jaffna are currently getting shorter by about 14s each day, roughly 2 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Jaffna Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:33-05:41 | 18:49-18:58 |
| Golden hour | 05:41-06:25 | 18:05-18:49 |
Jaffna's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 41m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 33m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 21, 2026 | 05:48 |
| Latest sunset | July 2, 2026 | 18:34 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
The golden hour is the short period just after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun sits low in the sky and the light turns warm and soft, a favourite of photographers. The blue hour is the cooler, bluish light during twilight, just before sunrise or after sunset. Both shift throughout the year as the sun's path across the sky changes with the seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Jaffna
What time is sunrise in Jaffna today?
Sunrise in Jaffna today is at 05:56 local time.
What time is sunset in Jaffna today?
Sunset in Jaffna today is at 18:34 local time.
What time is solar noon in Jaffna today?
Solar noon in Jaffna — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:15 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Jaffna?
In Jaffna today: civil twilight begins at 05:33 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:58 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Jaffna?
Nautical twilight in Jaffna today runs from 05:06 in the morning to 19:24 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Jaffna for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Jaffna ends at 19:51 in the evening and resumes at 04:39 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Jaffna?
Today in Jaffna, the sun rises at an azimuth of 68° and sets at 292° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
