PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Colombo
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- India Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Region
- Western Province
- Population
- 648,034
- Coordinates
- 6.94° N, 79.85° E
- Elevation
- 7 m
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka, with a population of about 648,034. It uses the India Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Colombo).
Colombo does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+5:30 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Note that Colombo uses a non-whole-hour offset: local time differs from UTC by 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Other cities on the same clock include Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai.
Because Colombo lies at 6.94° N, 79.85° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 32 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 43 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:56 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 6:00 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:16 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 43 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Colombo in?
Colombo is in the India Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Colombo. The UTC offset is UTC+5:30.
Does Colombo have daylight saving time?
No. Colombo stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Colombo and New York?
In January New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo, and in July it is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo, and in July it is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Colombo?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:56 AM and sets at about 6:28 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:16 AM and sets at about 6:00 PM (local time).