Current local time in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
UTC+05:30 · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time
About Jaffna
Jaffna, Sri Lanka uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Colombo), currently UTC+05:30. Population: about 169,102.
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
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| Coordinates: | 9°40′N / 80°00′E |
| Population: | 169,102 |
| Currency: | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
| Languages: | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Country calling code: | +94 |
Time zone in Jaffna
| 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
Jaffna does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Jaffna today
| Sunrise: | 05:58 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 11:54 |
| Day length: | 11h 52m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:37 – 18:11 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 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 Jaffna
- London+4:30 hJaffna is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+9:30 hJaffna is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+4:30 hJaffna is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Jaffna time
What time zone is Jaffna in?
Jaffna uses the IANA time zone Asia/Colombo (India Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Jaffna observe daylight saving time?
Jaffna does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Jaffna and London?
Right now Jaffna 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 Jaffna and New York?
Right now Jaffna 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.