Current Time in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
5:56:56 AM IST
Monday, March 30, 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
- ~169K people
See also:Sri Lanka
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Jaffna right now?
- The current time in Jaffna is 5:56 AM IST (GMT+5:30). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Jaffna with other cities.
- Does Jaffna observe daylight saving time?
- Jaffna does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+5:30 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Jaffna?
- Jaffna is at GMT+5:30 (IST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Colombo.