Time Zones in Sri Lanka

1 time zone · 9 major cities

Sri Lanka's capital is Colombo (estimated population ~648K). The country uses a single time zone, Asia/Colombo (IST). Sri Lanka does not observe daylight saving time.

Use the interactive converter on this page to ensure you account for daylight saving time when scheduling across regions.

Asia/ColomboIST (GMT+5:30)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does Sri Lanka have?
Sri Lanka has 1 time zone.
What are the time zones in Sri Lanka?
The IANA time zones in Sri Lanka are: Asia/Colombo.
What is the current time in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka uses a single timezone. Use the interactive converter on this page to see the current time.
Time Zones in Sri Lanka (1 Zone) | Timezone App