🇱🇰 What Time Zone Is Sri Lanka In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC+05:30IANA: Asia/Colombo
Sri Lanka time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Colombo |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+5:30 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+5:30 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Sri Lanka and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| London | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | 4 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| India (IST) | same time | same time |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
"Ahead" means Sri Lanka is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Sri Lanka time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka uses Asia/Colombo. Its offset is UTC+5:30 in January and the same in July.
Does Sri Lanka observe daylight saving time?
No. Sri Lanka does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Colombo stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and New York?
In January Sri Lanka is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York; in July it is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and India?
In January Sri Lanka is the same time as India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is the same time as India. India does not use daylight saving time.