Current Time in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
UTC+5:30UTC+5:30
Colombo time zone
Time Zone
Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
IANA: Asia/Colombo
UTC Offset
UTC+5:30
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
6.94° N, 79.85° E
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
6:07 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo to New York | -9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Colombo to London | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Colombo to Dubai | -1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Colombo to New Delhi | Same time | |
| Colombo to Tokyo | +3 hours 30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Colombo. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Colombo
What time zone is Colombo in?
Colombo is on Sri Lanka Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Colombo), which is UTC+5:30 (UTC+5:30) all year.
Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?
No. Colombo does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on UTC+5:30 (UTC+5:30) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Colombo and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Colombo?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 6:07 PM local time, giving 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Sri Lanka on the same time as Colombo?
Yes. Sri Lanka uses a single time zone, so Colombo has the same local time as the rest of the country.