May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 06:00 ↑ 81.8° E
Sunset Today: 18:15 ↑ 278.0° W
Day Length: 12h 14m
Sun Direction: NE
Sun Altitude: -66.3°
Sun Distance: 150.960 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Kurunegala?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Kurunegala
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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
↑
75° ENE
|
18:17
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 22m | +0m 21s | 04:41 | 19:29 | 05:07 | 19:04 | 05:32 | 18:39 | 12:05 | 150.72 |
| 2 |
05:54
↑
74° ENE
|
18:17
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 21s | 04:41 | 19:29 | 05:06 | 19:04 | 05:31 | 18:39 | 12:05 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
05:53
↑
74° ENE
|
18:17
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 20s | 04:40 | 19:30 | 05:06 | 19:04 | 05:31 | 18:39 | 12:05 | 150.79 |
| 4 |
05:53
↑
74° ENE
|
18:17
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 20s | 04:40 | 19:30 | 05:06 | 19:04 | 05:31 | 18:39 | 12:05 | 150.83 |
| 5 |
05:53
↑
74° ENE
|
18:17
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 24m | +0m 20s | 04:40 | 19:30 | 05:05 | 19:04 | 05:31 | 18:39 | 12:05 | 150.87 |
| 6 |
05:52
↑
73° ENE
|
18:17
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 24m | +0m 20s | 04:39 | 19:30 | 05:05 | 19:05 | 05:30 | 18:39 | 12:05 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
05:52
↑
73° ENE
|
18:17
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 24m | +0m 19s | 04:39 | 19:30 | 05:05 | 19:05 | 05:30 | 18:39 | 12:05 | 150.94 |
| 8 |
05:52
↑
73° ENE
|
18:17
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 25m | +0m 19s | 04:39 | 19:31 | 05:04 | 19:05 | 05:30 | 18:39 | 12:05 | 150.98 |
| 9 |
05:52
↑
72° ENE
|
18:17
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 25m | +0m 19s | 04:38 | 19:31 | 05:04 | 19:05 | 05:29 | 18:40 | 12:04 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
05:52
↑
72° ENE
|
18:17
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 25m | +0m 19s | 04:38 | 19:31 | 05:04 | 19:05 | 05:29 | 18:40 | 12:04 | 151.05 |
| 11 |
05:51
↑
72° ENE
|
18:18
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 26m | +0m 18s | 04:38 | 19:31 | 05:03 | 19:06 | 05:29 | 18:40 | 12:04 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
05:51
↑
72° ENE
|
18:18
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 26m | +0m 18s | 04:37 | 19:32 | 05:03 | 19:06 | 05:29 | 18:40 | 12:04 | 151.12 |
| 13 |
05:51
↑
71° ENE
|
18:18
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 26m | +0m 18s | 04:37 | 19:32 | 05:03 | 19:06 | 05:29 | 18:40 | 12:04 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
05:51
↑
71° ENE
|
18:18
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 17s | 04:37 | 19:32 | 05:03 | 19:06 | 05:28 | 18:40 | 12:04 | 151.19 |
| 15 |
05:51
↑
71° ENE
|
18:18
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 17s | 04:36 | 19:32 | 05:02 | 19:06 | 05:28 | 18:41 | 12:04 | 151.22 |
| 16 |
05:51
↑
71° ENE
|
18:18
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 17s | 04:36 | 19:33 | 05:02 | 19:07 | 05:28 | 18:41 | 12:04 | 151.25 |
| 17 |
05:51
↑
70° ENE
|
18:18
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 16s | 04:36 | 19:33 | 05:02 | 19:07 | 05:28 | 18:41 | 12:04 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
05:50
↑
70° ENE
|
18:19
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 16s | 04:36 | 19:33 | 05:02 | 19:07 | 05:28 | 18:41 | 12:04 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
05:50
↑
70° ENE
|
18:19
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 16s | 04:36 | 19:34 | 05:02 | 19:07 | 05:28 | 18:41 | 12:04 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
05:50
↑
70° ENE
|
18:19
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 15s | 04:35 | 19:34 | 05:02 | 19:08 | 05:28 | 18:42 | 12:05 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
05:50
↑
70° ENE
|
18:19
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 15s | 04:35 | 19:34 | 05:01 | 19:08 | 05:27 | 18:42 | 12:05 | 151.40 |
| 22 |
05:50
↑
69° ENE
|
18:19
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 15s | 04:35 | 19:35 | 05:01 | 19:08 | 05:27 | 18:42 | 12:05 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
05:50
↑
69° ENE
|
18:20
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 14s | 04:35 | 19:35 | 05:01 | 19:08 | 05:27 | 18:42 | 12:05 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
05:50
↑
69° ENE
|
18:20
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 14s | 04:35 | 19:35 | 05:01 | 19:09 | 05:27 | 18:43 | 12:05 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
05:50
↑
69° ENE
|
18:20
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 13s | 04:35 | 19:35 | 05:01 | 19:09 | 05:27 | 18:43 | 12:05 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
05:50
↑
69° ENE
|
18:20
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 30m | +0m 13s | 04:34 | 19:36 | 05:01 | 19:09 | 05:27 | 18:43 | 12:05 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
05:50
↑
68° ENE
|
18:20
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 30m | +0m 13s | 04:34 | 19:36 | 05:01 | 19:10 | 05:27 | 18:43 | 12:05 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
05:50
↑
68° ENE
|
18:21
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 30m | +0m 12s | 04:34 | 19:36 | 05:01 | 19:10 | 05:27 | 18:44 | 12:05 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
05:50
↑
68° ENE
|
18:21
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 30m | +0m 12s | 04:34 | 19:37 | 05:01 | 19:10 | 05:27 | 18:44 | 12:05 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
05:50
↑
68° ENE
|
18:21
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 31m | +0m 11s | 04:34 | 19:37 | 05:01 | 19:10 | 05:27 | 18:44 | 12:06 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
05:50
↑
68° ENE
|
18:21
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 31m | +0m 11s | 04:34 | 19:37 | 05:01 | 19:11 | 05:27 | 18:44 | 12:06 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Kurunegala. 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 Kurunegala, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 18 to 31 and the latest sunset of May is on May 28 to 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Kurunegala?
Days in Kurunegala are currently getting shorter by about 24s each day, roughly 3 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kurunegala Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:39-05:47 | 18:29-18:37 |
| Golden hour | 05:47-06:28 | 17:48-18:29 |
Kurunegala's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 33m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 41m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 18, 2026 | 05:50 |
| Latest sunset | July 5, 2026 | 18:29 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Kurunegala
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Kurunegala also fixes the Qibla: face 294deg (WNW) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 4,615 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Kurunegala on a live compass.
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 Kurunegala today, the morning golden hour runs 05:47-06:28 and the evening golden hour 17:48-18:29, with the cooler blue hour around 05:39-05:47 and 18:29-18:37. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Kurunegala
What time is sunrise in Kurunegala today?
Sunrise in Kurunegala today is at 06:00 local time.
What time is sunset in Kurunegala today?
Sunset in Kurunegala today is at 18:15 local time.
What time is solar noon in Kurunegala today?
Solar noon in Kurunegala — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:08 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Kurunegala?
In Kurunegala today: civil twilight begins at 05:39 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:37 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Kurunegala?
Nautical twilight in Kurunegala today runs from 05:15 in the morning to 19:01 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Kurunegala for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Kurunegala ends at 19:25 in the evening and resumes at 04:50 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 Kurunegala?
Today in Kurunegala, the sun rises at an azimuth of 82° and sets at 278° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
