Current Time in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka uses Sri Lanka Standard Time all year.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
UTC+5:30UTC+5:30
Sri Lanka time zone
Sri Lanka Standard Time
Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
--:--UTC+5:30- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Colombo
IANA time zone: Asia/Colombo.
Major cities in Sri Lanka
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka to New York | -9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Sri Lanka to London | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Sri Lanka to Dubai | -1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Sri Lanka to New Delhi | Same time | |
| Sri Lanka to Tokyo | +3 hours 30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Sri Lanka: FAQs
What time zone is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka uses Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30, UTC+5:30) all year.
Does Sri Lanka observe daylight saving time?
No. Sri Lanka does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Sri Lanka. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Colombo, the capital?
Colombo is on Sri Lanka Standard Time, currently UTC+5:30 (UTC+5:30). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Colombo page.