Time now in Sri Lanka

UTC+05:30 • Asia/Colombo (+0530)

Your device clock is 441ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Colombo, UTC+05:30). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

05:31:19
Thursday, September 17, 2026, week 38

Time in Sri Lanka now

Sri Lanka has one official time zone: +0530 (UTC+05:30).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Sri Lanka is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Sri Lanka?

Official time in Sri Lanka is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Sri Lanka

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Colombo UTC+05:30 Colombo District, Western, Kurunegala District, North Western, Kandy District, Central

List of time zones used in Sri Lanka (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Colombo UTC+05:30 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Sri Lanka

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Sri Lanka depends on the region.

  • Colombo District, Western: 10 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Sri Lanka use daylight saving time?

No. Sri Lanka does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 2006-04-15.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Sri Lanka?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+6:00 and UTC+6:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Sri Lanka have?
Sri Lanka has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Sri Lanka use daylight saving time?
No. Sri Lanka does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Sri Lanka time

To convert Sri Lanka time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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