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