Current Time in Colombo
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Asia/Colombo
Timezone Details
| Timezone | IST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Colombo |
| Country |  Sri Lanka |
| Population | 752 thousand |
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About Colombo Time Zone (IST)
Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, uses Sri Lanka Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) year-round. Sri Lanka aligned its timezone with India in 2006. Note: In the Sri Lankan context IST refers to India Standard Time.
Key fact: Colombo is in the same UTC+5:30 timezone as India — the same time as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Colombo with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Colombo Time
What time is it in Colombo right now? +
The current time in Colombo, Sri Lanka is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Colombo is in the IST timezone (UTC+5:30).
What timezone is Colombo in? +
Colombo is in the IST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Colombo. The UTC offset is +5:30 (year-round).Does Colombo observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Colombo does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+5:30 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Colombo? +
Colombo's UTC offset is UTC+5:30 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Colombo and London? +
Colombo (IST) is UTC+5:30. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Colombo is in the same UTC+5:30 timezone as India — the same time as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
How do I convert Colombo time to UTC? +
To convert Colombo time to UTC, subtract UTC+5:30 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Colombo and the UTC offset is UTC+5:30, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Colombo in? +
Colombo is located in Asia. It is the 752 thousand population city in Sri Lanka.
What is the IANA timezone name for Colombo? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Colombo is
Asia/Colombo. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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