Current Time in Colombo
Sri Lanka
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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See the exact local time in Colombo Sri Lanka. The live clock above updates every second.Colombo follows India Standard Time (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Colombo
What Time Is It in Colombo Right Now?
The current local time in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 07:37:04 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Colombo observes the India Standard Time timezone (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30). The city is currently on standard GMT+5:30 time.
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07:37:04 PM
GMT+5:30 · UTC+5:30
Colombo Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Colombo timezone details
- Timezone
- India Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5:30
- IANA Identifier
- Asia/Colombo
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Colombo maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+5:30 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Colombo Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Colombo (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Use the Time Difference table below to instantly see how many hours ahead or behind major world cities are relative to Colombo.
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Need a full 24-hour side-by-side view? Head to the Timezone Converter and pick Colombo as the source.
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Colombo Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+5:30
- Full Name
- India Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5:30
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Country
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Colombo is located in Sri Lanka and observes the Asia/Colombo time zone.
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