Time in Sri Lanka
All of Sri Lanka is on India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
- Time zones
- 1
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Capital
- Colombo
- IANA time zone
- Asia/Colombo
Sri Lanka doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Compare Sri Lanka with your time
Your own time zone comes first, then Sri Lanka. Add teammates or more cities, then click an hour to plan a meeting.
Time difference from Sri Lanka
| Place | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| London | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | |
| New York | 9 hours 30 minutes behind | |
| Los Angeles | 12 hours 30 minutes behind | |
| Chicago | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | |
| São Paulo | 8 hours 30 minutes behind | |
| Paris | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | |
| Berlin | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | |
| Dubai | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | |
| Singapore | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | |
| Hong Kong | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead |
Upcoming public holidays in Sri Lanka
No public holidays in the coming weeks.
Time in cities in Sri Lanka
| Colombo | IST | |
| Jaffna | IST | |
| Moratuwa | IST | |
| Negombo | IST |
Questions
How many time zones does Sri Lanka have?
Sri Lanka has one time zone: India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
Does Sri Lanka have daylight saving time?
Sri Lanka doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026