Current Time in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Jaffna is on India Standard Time – IST (UTC+5:30) right now. Jaffna does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Jaffna
Asia/Colombo
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Time zone of Jaffna
| 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 Jaffna 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 Jaffna
Jaffna does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Jaffna time FAQ
What time is it in Jaffna right now?
Jaffna is on IST (UTC+5:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Jaffna, updated every second.
What time zone is Jaffna in?
Jaffna is in India Standard Time, abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Colombo.
Does Jaffna observe daylight saving time?
No. Jaffna stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Jaffna and New York?
New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Jaffna.
Other cities in Sri Lanka
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.