Current time in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Time in Colombo, Sri Lanka
10:53 AM
 

Colombo time zone and facts

Time zone
Sri Lanka Time (UTC+5:30)
UTC offset
UTC+5:30
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
5:57 AM
Sunset today
5:53 PM
Country
Sri Lanka
Coordinates
6.93°N, 79.86°E

Time difference from Colombo

CityTime nowDifference
New York1:23 AM, Wed9:30 hours behind
Los Angeles10:23 PM, Tue12:30 hours behind
London6:23 AM, Wed4:30 hours behind
Paris7:23 AM, Wed3:30 hours behind
Dubai9:23 AM, Wed1:30 hours behind
Delhi10:53 AM, WedThe same time
Tokyo2:23 PM, Wed3:30 hours ahead
Sydney4:23 PM, Wed5:30 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in Sri Lanka

  • Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Vap Full Moon Poya Day
  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026 Deepavali Festival Day
  • Tue, Nov 24, 2026 Il Full Moon Poya Day
  • Wed, Dec 23, 2026 Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day

All Sri Lanka holidays →

Other cities in Sri Lanka

MoratuwaJaffnaSri Jawewardenepura KotteKandyTrincomaleeBatticaloaGalleAnuradhapuraMataraKilinochchiRatnapuraPuttalanBadulla

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Colombo in?

Colombo uses Sri Lanka Time (IANA zone Asia/Colombo). Right now the local time is UTC+5:30.

Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?

No. Colombo keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Colombo and New York?

Colombo is currently 9:30 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Colombo and London?

Colombo is currently 4:30 hours ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Colombo today?

Today the sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 5:53 PM local time.

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