Current Time in Kandy
Sri Lanka
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
India Standard Time
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See the exact local time in Kandy Sri Lanka. The live clock above updates every second.Kandy 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 Kandy
What Time Is It in Kandy Right Now?
The current local time in Kandy, Sri Lanka is 02:24:07 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Kandy 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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02:24:07 PM
GMT+5:30 · UTC+5:30
Kandy Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Kandy 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
Kandy maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+5:30 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Kandy Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Kandy (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 Kandy.
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Need a full 24-hour side-by-side view? Head to the Timezone Converter and pick Kandy as the source.
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Kandy 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
Kandy is located in Sri Lanka and observes the Asia/Colombo time zone.
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