Sri Lanka · Asia/Colombo
Jaffna, Sri Lanka is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+05:30) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Jaffna's time against major cities around the world, and check Sri Lanka's public holidays.
Jaffna vs the World
Current time difference between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Jaffna |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:58 AM | UTC−4 | 9h 30m ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:58 PM | UTC+1 | 4h 30m ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:58 PM | UTC+4 | 1h 30m ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:28 PM | UTC+5:30 | Same time |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:58 PM | UTC+8 | 2h 30m behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:58 PM | UTC+9 | 3h 30m behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:58 PM | UTC+10 | 4h 30m behind |
Business Hours in Jaffna (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Jaffna, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Jaffna | 5:00 PM in Jaffna |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11:30 PM | 7:30 AM |
| London | 4:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Dubai | 7:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Singapore | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Tokyo | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Sydney | 1:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Sri Lanka
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | Tamil Thai Pongal | — | public |
| Feb 4 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| Apr 14 | Sinhala and Tamil New Year | — | public |
| May 1 | May Day | — | public |
| May 23 | Vesak | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Oct 31 | Deepavali | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jaffna in?
Jaffna, Sri Lanka is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+05:30) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Jaffna right now?
The current local time in Jaffna is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Jaffna's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Jaffna observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Jaffna does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Jaffna's UTC / GMT offset?
Jaffna is in Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What is the time difference between Jaffna and India?
Jaffna (UTC+05:30) is on the same time as India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Jaffna and New York?
Jaffna (UTC+05:30) is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Jaffna's airport code?
Jaffna's main airport is JAF — the IATA code many people use when searching for Jaffna time.