Current Time in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is on India Standard Time – IST (UTC+5:30) right now. Sri Lanka does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Sri Lanka
Asia/Colombo
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Time zone of Sri Lanka
| Time zone | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Colombo |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Sri Lanka and other cities
| City | Difference | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| London | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Paris | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Dubai | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| India | Same time | --:-- |
| Manila | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Sydney | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Toronto | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Sri Lanka time FAQ
What time is it in Sri Lanka right now?
Sri Lanka is on IST (UTC+5:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Sri Lanka, updated every second.
What time zone is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka is in India Standard Time, abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Colombo.
Does Sri Lanka observe daylight saving time?
No. Sri Lanka stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and New York?
New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Sri Lanka.
Current time in Sri Lanka cities
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.