Today in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 5:56 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 2m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Hambantota is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hambantota
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hambantota runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:29 PM and lasts until 5:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Hambantota's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hambantota falls exactly at 11:55 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 5.53 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hambantota, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hambantota?
At Hambantota's latitude of 6.1249126°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 84.68° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hambantota are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 6.1249126, 81.1242563. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hambantota (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Hambantota versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:53 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 2m |
| 2025 | 5:53 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 2m |
| 2021 | 5:53 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 2m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hambantota today?
In Hambantota, the sun rises at exactly 5:53 AM and sets at 5:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 2m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hambantota today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hambantota runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:29 PM and lasts until 5:54 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hambantota shift every day?
At Hambantota's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 84.68° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Hambantota at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:55 AM when the sun reaches 5.53. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hambantota, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Hambantota changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:53 AM.