Local Time in Matara, Sri Lanka
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Matara
- Community consultations for locally led anticipatory actions in key sectors for flood hazard in Matara District, Sri Lanka (December 2025)ReliefWeb · 236d ago
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- Sri Lanka Telecom Lands SEA-ME-WE 6 in Matara, Sri LankaSubmarine Networks · 613d ago
- Inauguration of the Newly Expanded American Corner MataraU.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka (.gov) · 753d ago
- Matara, Southern Province, Sri LankaMSN · 1643d ago
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Matara is a major city in Sri Lanka, on the southern coast of Southern Province. It is the second largest city in Southern Province. It is 160 km (99 mi) from Colombo. It is a major commercial hub, the administrative capital and largest city of Matara District.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Matara right now?
- The current time in Matara, Sri Lanka is 03:12:27 AM (GMT+5:30), which is UTC+5:30.
- What time zone is Matara in?
- Matara uses the Asia/Colombo time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30.
- Does Matara observe daylight saving time?
- No. Matara does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+5:30 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Matara?
- Matara is currently UTC+5:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).