UTC +05:30
SLST - Currently observed in Sri Lanka
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The IANA time zone identifier for Sri Lanka is
Asia/Colombo
Time difference from Sri Lanka
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Sri Lanka (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia |
| ISO Code | LK / LKA |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Colombo |
| UTC Offset | +05:30 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | LKR - Sri Lankan Rupee |
| Population | 21,900,000 |
| Area | 65,610 km² |
| Calling Code | ++94 |
| Languages | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Cities | 5 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 09:39 | Asia/Colombo | Capital |
| Jaffna | 09:39 | Asia/Colombo | - |
| Kandy | 09:39 | Asia/Colombo | - |
| Galle | 09:39 | Asia/Colombo | - |
| Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte | 09:39 | Asia/Colombo | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Sri Lanka? + −
The current local time in Sri Lanka is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Colombo,
currently at UTC+05:30 (SLST).
The exact time right now is
09:39:36
on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
Does Sri Lanka observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Sri Lanka is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+05:30 (SLST).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Colombo zone entry.
What UTC offset is Sri Lanka? + −
Sri Lanka is currently at UTC+05:30,
using the abbreviation SLST.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Colombo.
To convert a time to or from Sri Lanka, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Sri Lanka? + −
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
It uses the
Asia/Colombo IANA time zone.
See the Colombo time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Sri Lanka use? + −
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan Rupee
(
LKR) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++94.