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Current local time in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

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UTC+05:30 · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time

About Batticaloa

Batticaloa, Eastern, Sri Lanka uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Colombo), currently UTC+05:30. Population: about 86,742.

Country:Sri Lanka
State / region:Eastern
Coordinates:7°43′N / 81°42′E
Population:86,742
Currency:Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Languages:Sinhala, Tamil
Country calling code:+94

Time zone in Batticaloa

IANA time zone:Asia/Colombo
Time zone name:India Standard Time (UTC+05:30)
Current UTC offset:UTC+05:30
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Batticaloa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Batticaloa today

Sunrise:05:50
Sunset:17:45
Solar noon:11:47
Day length:11h 54m
Civil twilight:05:29 – 18:06

Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+05:30) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Batticaloa

  • London+4:30 hBatticaloa is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
  • New York+9:30 hBatticaloa is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
  • Abuja+4:30 hBatticaloa is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Batticaloa time

What time zone is Batticaloa in?
Batticaloa uses the IANA time zone Asia/Colombo (India Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Batticaloa observe daylight saving time?
Batticaloa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Batticaloa and London?
Right now Batticaloa is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Batticaloa and New York?
Right now Batticaloa is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.