Zone Name
India Standard Time (IST)
UTC Offset
UTC +5.5
DST starts
No DST
DST ends
No DST
Difference
+5.5 h
Analog Clock
12
3
6
9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
Day Length: --h --m
Sunrise
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Sunset
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Moonrise
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Moonset
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Colombo Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Colombo, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Colombo?
The current local time in Colombo updates live on this page. The timezone is India Standard Time (IST), with a UTC offset of UTC +5.5.
What timezone is Colombo in?
Colombo 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 Colombo?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Colombo in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Colombo 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 Western?
Use the Nearby Cities list for Western to quickly switch between cities and compare local times and daylight conditions.
Nearby Cities
Live local time in Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
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