Current time in Matara, Sri Lanka

Time in Matara, Sri Lanka
12:48 PM
 

Matara 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
5:53 AM
Sunset today
5:51 PM
Country
Sri Lanka
Coordinates
5.95°N, 80.54°E

Time difference from Matara

CityTime nowDifference
New York3:18 AM, Tue9:30 hours behind
Los Angeles12:18 AM, Tue12:30 hours behind
London8:18 AM, Tue4:30 hours behind
Paris9:18 AM, Tue3:30 hours behind
Dubai11:18 AM, Tue1:30 hours behind
Delhi12:48 PM, TueThe same time
Tokyo4:18 PM, Tue3:30 hours ahead
Sydney6:18 PM, Tue5:30 hours ahead

The difference from your location is shown at the top of the page.

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

ColomboMoratuwaJaffnaSri Jawewardenepura KotteKandyTrincomaleeBatticaloaGalleAnuradhapuraKilinochchiRatnapuraPuttalanBadulla

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Matara in?

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

Does Matara observe daylight saving time?

No. Matara keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Matara and New York?

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

What is the time difference between Matara and London?

Matara is currently 4:30 hours ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Matara today?

Today the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 5:51 PM local time.

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