Current Time in IANA Asia/Colombo Timezone
IANA Name: Asia/Colombo
Standard Offset: UTC +5:30
Daylight Saving: No ❌
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
Asia / Colombo (Asia/Colombo) is an IANA time zone with a standard offset of UTC+5:30. As of Monday, 20 July 2026, the current local time in the Asia/Colombo zone is 20:29:19 (+0530). This zone does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year. The Asia/Colombo zone is used in Sri Lanka. It covers 18 listed cities such as Battaramulla South, Batticaloa, Colombo and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, all of which share the same current time shown above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in the Asia/Colombo time zone?
As of Monday, 20 July 2026 the local time in Asia/Colombo is 20:29:19 (+0530). The clock at the top of this page updates live to the current time in this zone.
What is the UTC offset of Asia / Colombo?
Asia/Colombo has a standard offset of UTC+5:30. Add this offset to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to get the local time in the zone.
Does Asia/Colombo observe daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Colombo stays at UTC+5:30 year-round and does not shift for daylight saving time.
Which countries use the Asia/Colombo time zone?
Asia/Colombo is used across 1 country, including Sri Lanka. All of them keep the same clock time shown on this page.
How many cities are in the Asia/Colombo time zone?
This page lists 18 cities in the Asia/Colombo zone, such as Battaramulla South, Batticaloa, Colombo, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and Galle. Because they share one time zone, they all read the same local time simultaneously.