Sunrise & Sunset Today in Kataragama, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Sunrise over Kataragama is at 05:58 in the ENE and sunset at 18:23 today, a span of 12h 25m (-0m 13s vs yesterday). In Kataragama the days are drawing in by around 14s each day, about 2 minutes a week.
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 05:58 ↑ 70.1° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:23 ↑ 289.8° WNW
Day Length: 12h 25m
Sun Direction: WNW
Sun Altitude: 12.87°
Sun Distance: 151.943 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Kataragama?
July 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Kataragama
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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 |
05:54
↑
67° ENE
|
18:23
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 04s | 04:37 | 19:39 | 05:04 | 19:12 | 05:30 | 18:46 | 12:08 | 152.08 |
| 2 |
05:54
↑
67° ENE
|
18:23
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 04s | 04:37 | 19:39 | 05:04 | 19:12 | 05:31 | 18:46 | 12:08 | 152.08 |
| 3 |
05:54
↑
67° ENE
|
18:23
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 05s | 04:38 | 19:39 | 05:04 | 19:12 | 05:31 | 18:46 | 12:08 | 152.08 |
| 4 |
05:54
↑
67° ENE
|
18:23
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 05s | 04:38 | 19:39 | 05:05 | 19:12 | 05:31 | 18:46 | 12:09 | 152.09 |
| 5 |
05:54
↑
67° ENE
|
18:23
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 06s | 04:38 | 19:39 | 05:05 | 19:13 | 05:31 | 18:46 | 12:09 | 152.09 |
| 6 |
05:55
↑
67° ENE
|
18:23
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 06s | 04:38 | 19:39 | 05:05 | 19:13 | 05:32 | 18:46 | 12:09 | 152.09 |
| 7 |
05:55
↑
67° ENE
|
18:23
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 07s | 04:39 | 19:39 | 05:05 | 19:13 | 05:32 | 18:46 | 12:09 | 152.09 |
| 8 |
05:55
↑
67° ENE
|
18:23
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 07s | 04:39 | 19:39 | 05:06 | 19:13 | 05:32 | 18:46 | 12:09 | 152.09 |
| 9 |
05:55
↑
67° ENE
|
18:23
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 07s | 04:39 | 19:39 | 05:06 | 19:13 | 05:32 | 18:46 | 12:09 | 152.09 |
| 10 |
05:56
↑
68° ENE
|
18:24
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 08s | 04:40 | 19:39 | 05:06 | 19:13 | 05:33 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 152.08 |
| 11 |
05:56
↑
68° ENE
|
18:24
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 08s | 04:40 | 19:39 | 05:07 | 19:13 | 05:33 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 152.08 |
| 12 |
05:56
↑
68° ENE
|
18:24
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 09s | 04:40 | 19:39 | 05:07 | 19:13 | 05:33 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 152.08 |
| 13 |
05:56
↑
68° ENE
|
18:24
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 09s | 04:40 | 19:39 | 05:07 | 19:13 | 05:33 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 152.07 |
| 14 |
05:56
↑
68° ENE
|
18:24
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 10s | 04:41 | 19:39 | 05:07 | 19:13 | 05:33 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 152.07 |
| 15 |
05:57
↑
68° ENE
|
18:24
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 10s | 04:41 | 19:39 | 05:08 | 19:13 | 05:34 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 152.06 |
| 16 |
05:57
↑
68° ENE
|
18:24
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 10s | 04:41 | 19:39 | 05:08 | 19:13 | 05:34 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 152.05 |
| 17 |
05:57
↑
68° ENE
|
18:24
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 11s | 04:42 | 19:39 | 05:08 | 19:13 | 05:34 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 152.04 |
| 18 |
05:57
↑
69° ENE
|
18:24
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 11s | 04:42 | 19:39 | 05:08 | 19:13 | 05:34 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 152.03 |
| 19 |
05:57
↑
69° ENE
|
18:24
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 11s | 04:42 | 19:39 | 05:08 | 19:12 | 05:34 | 18:46 | 12:10 | 152.02 |
| 20 |
05:57
↑
69° ENE
|
18:24
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 12s | 04:42 | 19:39 | 05:09 | 19:12 | 05:35 | 18:46 | 12:11 | 152.01 |
| 21 |
05:58
↑
69° ENE
|
18:24
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 12s | 04:43 | 19:38 | 05:09 | 19:12 | 05:35 | 18:46 | 12:11 | 152.00 |
| 22 |
05:58
↑
70° ENE
|
18:24
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 12s | 04:43 | 19:38 | 05:09 | 19:12 | 05:35 | 18:46 | 12:11 | 151.99 |
| 23 |
05:58
↑
70° ENE
|
18:23
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 13s | 04:43 | 19:38 | 05:09 | 19:12 | 05:35 | 18:46 | 12:11 | 151.97 |
| 24 |
05:58
↑
70° ENE
|
18:23
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 13s | 04:43 | 19:38 | 05:10 | 19:12 | 05:35 | 18:46 | 12:11 | 151.96 |
| 25 |
05:58
↑
70° ENE
|
18:23
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 13s | 04:44 | 19:38 | 05:10 | 19:12 | 05:36 | 18:46 | 12:11 | 151.95 |
| 26 |
05:58
↑
70° ENE
|
18:23
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 14s | 04:44 | 19:37 | 05:10 | 19:11 | 05:36 | 18:46 | 12:11 | 151.93 |
| 27 |
05:58
↑
70° ENE
|
18:23
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 14s | 04:44 | 19:37 | 05:10 | 19:11 | 05:36 | 18:46 | 12:11 | 151.92 |
| 28 |
05:58
↑
71° ENE
|
18:23
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 14s | 04:44 | 19:37 | 05:10 | 19:11 | 05:36 | 18:45 | 12:11 | 151.90 |
| 29 |
05:59
↑
71° ENE
|
18:23
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 15s | 04:45 | 19:37 | 05:10 | 19:11 | 05:36 | 18:45 | 12:11 | 151.88 |
| 30 |
05:59
↑
71° ENE
|
18:23
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 15s | 04:45 | 19:36 | 05:11 | 19:11 | 05:36 | 18:45 | 12:11 | 151.87 |
| 31 |
05:59
↑
72° ENE
|
18:22
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 15s | 04:45 | 19:36 | 05:11 | 19:10 | 05:36 | 18:45 | 12:11 | 151.85 |
|
All times are in local time for Kataragama. 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 Kataragama, the earliest sunrise of July is on July 01 to 05 and the latest sunset of July is on July 10 to 22.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Kataragama?
Days in Kataragama are currently getting shorter by about 14s each day, roughly 2 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kataragama Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:36-05:44 | 18:37-18:46 |
| Golden hour | 05:44-06:27 | 17:55-18:37 |
Kataragama's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 29m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 44m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 18, 2026 | 05:48 |
| Latest sunset | July 11, 2026 | 18:24 |
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.
In Kataragama today, the morning golden hour runs 05:44-06:27 and the evening golden hour 17:55-18:37, with the cooler blue hour around 05:36-05:44 and 18:37-18:46. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Kataragama
What time is sunrise in Kataragama today?
The sun rises over Kataragama today at 05:58 local time.
What time is sunset in Kataragama today?
The sun sets over Kataragama today at 18:23 local time.
What time is solar noon in Kataragama today?
Solar noon in Kataragama — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:11 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Kataragama?
In Kataragama today: civil twilight begins at 05:36 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:46 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Kataragama?
Nautical twilight in Kataragama today runs from 05:10 in the morning to 19:12 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Kataragama for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Kataragama ends at 19:38 in the evening and resumes at 04:44 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 Kataragama?
Today in Kataragama, the sun rises at an azimuth of 70° and sets at 290° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
