Sri Lanka Standard Time · UTC+05:30
Current time in Sri Lanka
The exact local time in Colombo now, with today’s date, the difference from your own time, and today’s sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal and best time of day.
Colombo is on Sri Lanka Standard Time, UTC+05:30.
Time zone of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka keeps the same time as India, five and a half hours ahead of UTC.
| Time zone | Sri Lanka Standard Time |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+05:30 |
| IANA zone | Asia/Colombo |
Questions
What time zone is Sri Lanka in?
Colombo uses Sri Lanka Standard Time, UTC+05:30. Sri Lanka keeps the same time as India, five and a half hours ahead of UTC.
What is Rahu Kaal in Colombo today?
Rahu Kaal is one eighth of the daytime, traditionally avoided for new beginnings. It is worked out each day from Colombo’s sunrise and sunset and shown above with today’s best time. The full Panchang has Choghadiya and Hora as well.