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The current time in Colombo, Sri Lanka is shown live on this page. Colombo is in the Asia/Colombo timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). Colombo does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+05:30 remains constant year-round. Colombo has a population of approximately 752,993 people. Colombo uses LKR and the international calling code for Sri Lanka is ++94. Other cities in the same timezone include Colombo.
Now in LK
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Standard
IST
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Colombo for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 4 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. New York is currently 9 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
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Timezone
Asia/Colombo
UTC Offset
UTC+05:30
Abbreviation
GMT+5:30
DST
Not active
Region
Southern Asia
Country
Sri Lanka
State / Area
Western Province
Calling Code
+94
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Kochi, approximately 518 km away. Kochi uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone. When it is the current time in Colombo, the time in Kochi is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Colombo is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka, in the Asia continent. The primary languages spoken here are SI, TA. The city has a population of approximately 752,993, ranking it #279 in Sri Lanka by size. For timezone purposes, Colombo uses Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Colombo does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Colombo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Colombo. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Colombo's latitude (6.9°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.4 hours, with sunrise around 5:49 AM and sunset around 6:11 PM. Being near the equator, Colombo experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Colombo is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+5:30. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Colombo (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:30 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 4 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Colombo time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Colombo and London is 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Colombo time (4 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Colombo does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+05:30 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Colombo uses LKR and the calling code for Sri Lanka is +94. Languages spoken here include SI, TA. The city has a population of around 752,993, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Southern Asia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 518 km away at Kochi (IST). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Colombo are with nearby Southern Asia cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Colombo. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Colombo share the Asia/Colombo timezone with Colombo. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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