Today in North Central Province, Sri Lanka, the sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 6:31 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 35m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, North Central Province is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in North Central Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in North Central Province runs from N/A to 6:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:01 PM and lasts until 6:31 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, North Central Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in North Central Province falls exactly at 12:13 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 13.10 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for North Central Province, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in North Central Province?
At North Central Province's latitude of 8.2826968°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 471.40° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for North Central Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 8.2826968, 80.4848708. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in North Central Province (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 North Central Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:56 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 35m |
| 2025 | 5:56 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 35m |
| 2021 | 5:56 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 35m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in North Central Province today?
In North Central Province, the sun rises at exactly 5:56 AM and sets at 6:31 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 35m of daylight.
When is golden hour in North Central Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in North Central Province runs from N/A to 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:01 PM and lasts until 6:29 PM.
Why does sunrise in North Central Province shift every day?
At North Central Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 471.40° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in North Central Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:13 PM when the sun reaches 13.10. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for North Central Province, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in North Central Province 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 5:56 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:56 AM.