What time is it in Sri Lanka?
Live local time in Sri Lanka, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Sri Lanka
Sunday, October 25, 2026
UTC+5:30
In UTC: · UTC+5:30
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
Asia/Colombo - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC+5:30 year-round - Sunrise
- 05:57
approx. local time - Sunset
- 17:52
approx. local time - Calling code
- +94
Sri Lanka - Currency
- LKR
Sri Lankan rupee
Time zone in Sri Lanka
It's 01:50 in Sri Lanka in the UTC+5:30 time zone.
The time shown is the time in Colombo.
There is no daylight saving time in Sri Lanka: the clocks stay at UTC+5:30 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 05:57 and sets around 17:52 in Colombo (local time), with about 11 hours and 55 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Sri Lanka is +94, and the local currency is Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Sri Lanka?
The time zone currently in use in Sri Lanka is UTC+5:30.
Does in Sri Lanka observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in Sri Lanka: the clocks stay at UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the dialing code in Sri Lanka?
The international calling code in Sri Lanka is +94. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 94, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.