Current Time in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
9:00:03 AM IST
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Time Zone
- IST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Est. Population
- ~87K people
See also:Sri Lanka
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Batticaloa right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Batticaloa (IST (GMT+5:30)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Batticaloa with other cities.
- Does Batticaloa observe daylight saving time?
- Batticaloa does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+5:30 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Batticaloa?
- Batticaloa is at GMT+5:30 (IST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Colombo.