Current Time in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo currently observes India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
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About Colombo
Colombo serves as the capital of Sri Lanka. It has a population of about 648,034. Colombo is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+5:30). The city's primary airport carries the code CMB.
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Colombo time zone details
Colombo does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Colombo in?
Colombo is in the Asia/Colombo time zone and observes India Standard Time (IST). The current UTC offset is UTC+5:30.
What is the current time in Colombo?
It is currently 4:32 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?
Colombo does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Colombo today?
Sunrise today is at 5:56 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM — 12 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
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