Local Time in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Colombo
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- Sri Lanka
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- Asia
Latest news in Colombo
- Sri Lanka ex-president's son arrested on graft chargesReuters · 2d ago
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- Colombo weather forecast for Sri Lanka vs India: Chances of rain, average temperatures for 2nd TestYahoo Sports · 15d ago
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- Sri Lankan opposition rallies against government's proposed judicial reformOskaloosa Herald · 3d ago
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Colombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as the country's most populous city. It is also the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is located on the west coast of the island. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Colombo right now?
- The current time in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 09:00:30 PM (GMT+5:30), which is UTC+5:30.
- What time zone is Colombo in?
- Colombo uses the Asia/Colombo time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30.
- Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?
- No. Colombo does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+5:30 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Colombo?
- Colombo is currently UTC+5:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).