Zone Name
India Standard Time (IST)
28.1°
Live Global Time
Current time in Jaffna
Live local time in Jaffna, Northern, Sri Lanka. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
UTC Offset
UTC +5.5
DST starts
No DST
DST ends
No DST
Difference
+5.5 h
Analog Clock
12
3
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9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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Jaffna Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Jaffna, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Jaffna?
The current local time in Jaffna updates live on this page. The timezone is India Standard Time (IST), with a UTC offset of UTC +5.5.
What timezone is Jaffna in?
Jaffna currently uses the India Standard Time (IST) timezone (UTC +5.5). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Jaffna?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Jaffna in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Jaffna observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Jaffna observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
How can I compare nearby cities in Northern?
Use the Nearby Cities list for Northern to quickly switch between cities and compare local times and daylight conditions.
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