Current Time in Kandy, Sri Lanka
12:10:48 PM IST
Thursday, May 14, 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
- ~112K people
See also:Sri Lanka
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Kandy right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Kandy (IST (GMT+5:30)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Kandy with other cities.
- Does Kandy observe daylight saving time?
- Kandy does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+5:30 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Kandy?
- Kandy is at GMT+5:30 (IST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Colombo.