Current local time in Colombo, Sri Lanka
UTC+05:30 · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time
About Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Colombo), currently UTC+05:30. It is the capital of Sri Lanka. Population: about 648,034.
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
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| Coordinates: | 6°56′N / 79°51′E |
| Population: | 648,034 |
| Currency: | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
| Languages: | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Country calling code: | +94 |
Time zone in Colombo
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Colombo |
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| Time zone name: | India Standard Time (UTC+05:30) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+05:30 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Colombo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Colombo today
| Sunrise: | 05:57 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 11:55 |
| Day length: | 11h 56m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:35 – 18:14 |
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 Colombo
- London+4:30 hColombo is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+9:30 hColombo is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+4:30 hColombo is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Colombo time
What time zone is Colombo in?
Colombo uses the IANA time zone Asia/Colombo (India Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?
Colombo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Colombo and London?
Right now Colombo 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 Colombo and New York?
Right now Colombo 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.