Today's Subha Hora for Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka (Asia/Colombo) is based on sunrise at 06:02 and sunset at 18:29 local time. Each daylight hora spans one-twelfth of the interval between those two moments, and each night hora spans one-twelfth of the time from sunset until the next sunrise - so the table above reflects Jaffna's actual sky, not a generic national schedule. Near the tropics, day and night lengths stay relatively balanced through the year, so individual hora here change less dramatically between seasons than in temperate cities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Subha Hora right now in Jaffna?
- Open the table above with Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka selected and today's date. The row covering the current local time shows the active planetary hour and its traditional character for new activities.
- When is sunrise and sunset for Jaffna today?
- For the date shown, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:29 in Asia/Colombo. All day hora boundaries are derived from those two moments.
- Does Subha Hora differ between Jaffna and other cities in Sri Lanka?
- Yes. Any city with a different longitude or latitude gets different sunrise and sunset times, so hora start and end times shift even when the calendar date is the same.
- How should I use Subha Hora in Jaffna?
- Pick a hora whose ruling planet matches your task - for example Mercury for signing documents or Venus for a celebration - then confirm the interval in the table above does not overlap Rahu Kalam or other periods you avoid.