Current time in Colombo, Sri Lanka
05:35:59
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Asia/Colombo
Sunrise
06:02
Today
Sunset
17:50
11h 49m of daylight
No daylight saving: Colombo stays at UTC+05:30 all year.
Colombo compared with the world
Other cities in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Colombo in?
Colombo is in the India Time zone, Asia/Colombo in the IANA database, currently at UTC+05:30.
Does Colombo have daylight saving time?
No. Colombo keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Colombo?
Business hours in Colombo usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Sri Lanka before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule