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Current Time in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Colombo in?

Colombo is located in Asia. It is the 752 thousand population city in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka · IST · UTC+5:30

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Asia/Colombo

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 largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka, uses Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30) year-round — the same offset as Indian Standard Time.

Key fact: Colombo shares the UTC+5:30 offset with Indian cities like Mumbai and Chennai.

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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 shares the UTC+5:30 offset with Indian cities like Mumbai and Chennai.

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.

What time is sunrise in Colombo today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Colombo are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Colombo's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Colombo? +

Sunset times in Colombo are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Colombo? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Bandaranaike International (CMB) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Colombo to London, Colombo to New York, Colombo to Dubai, Colombo to Tokyo.