Today in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, the sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 6:28 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 30m 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, Nuwara Eliya is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Nuwara Eliya
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Nuwara Eliya runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:58 PM and lasts until 6:28 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Nuwara Eliya's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Nuwara Eliya falls exactly at 12:12 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 12.38 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nuwara Eliya, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Nuwara Eliya?
At Nuwara Eliya's latitude of 7.012402°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 471.68° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Nuwara Eliya are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 7.012402, 80.7571612. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Nuwara Eliya (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 Nuwara Eliya versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:57 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 30m |
| 2025 | 5:57 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 30m |
| 2021 | 5:57 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 30m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Nuwara Eliya today?
In Nuwara Eliya, the sun rises at exactly 5:57 AM and sets at 6:28 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 30m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Nuwara Eliya today?
Today, morning golden hour in Nuwara Eliya runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:58 PM and lasts until 6:25 PM.
Why does sunrise in Nuwara Eliya shift every day?
At Nuwara Eliya's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 471.68° (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 Nuwara Eliya at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:12 PM when the sun reaches 12.38. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nuwara Eliya, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Nuwara Eliya 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 5:57 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:57 AM.