Local Time in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Batticaloa
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Batticaloa is a major city in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, and its former capital. It is the administrative capital of the Batticaloa District, the seat of the Eastern University of Sri Lanka and is a major commercial centre. It is on Sri Lanka's east coast, 111 kilometres (69 mi) south of Trincomalee, and its old town is located on the island of Puliyanthivu, in the lagoon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Batticaloa right now?
- The current time in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka is 11:25:01 PM (GMT+5:30), which is UTC+5:30.
- What time zone is Batticaloa in?
- Batticaloa uses the Asia/Colombo time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30.
- Does Batticaloa observe daylight saving time?
- No. Batticaloa does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+5:30 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Batticaloa?
- Batticaloa is currently UTC+5:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).