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20:21:22
Current local time in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
IST UTC+05:30
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Relative to London
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Noon here = 06:30 London
09:00 here = 03:30 London
12:00 here = 06:30 London
17:00 here = 11:30 London
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
06:13
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18:08
Today
It's night in Colombo. Evening in Colombo. Restaurants and bars are filling up. The city runs at UTC+05:30.
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Quick Facts
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Timezone | IST |
| UTC Offset | UTC+05:30 |
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Sunset | 18:08 |
| Coordinates | 6.93°N, 79.86°E |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it currently business hours in Colombo?
No, it is currently outside typical business hours in Colombo. The local time is 20:21. Standard business hours are 09:00–17:00 local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Colombo?
Colombo is currently at UTC+05:30. The timezone identifier is IST. When it is noon in Colombo, it is 06:30 in London. You can embed a live Colombo clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Colombo?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Colombo. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
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Colombo follows India Standard Time at a fixed UTC+5:30. Sri Lanka does not observe daylight saving.