Current Time in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka uses Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Sri Lanka below.
Time across Sri Lanka
4 cities trackedSri Lanka is in a single time zone — Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
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 |
Colombo vs the World
Current time difference between Colombo, Sri Lanka and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Colombo |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:10 AM | UTC−4 | 9h 30m ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:10 PM | UTC+1 | 4h 30m ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:10 PM | UTC+4 | 1h 30m ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:40 PM | UTC+5:30 | Same time |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:10 PM | UTC+8 | 2h 30m behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:10 PM | UTC+9 | 3h 30m behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:10 PM | UTC+10 | 4h 30m behind |
Business Hours in Colombo (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Colombo, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Colombo | 5:00 PM in Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka uses Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Sri Lanka right now?
The current time in Colombo is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Sri Lanka observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Sri Lanka does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Sri Lanka have?
Sri Lanka has 1 time zone (Asia/Colombo).
What is Sri Lanka's UTC / GMT offset?
Sri Lanka is in Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Sri Lanka?
Yes — the whole of Sri Lanka shares one time zone (Asia/Colombo, UTC+05:30).
What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and India?
Sri Lanka (UTC+05:30) is 0 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.