Current time in Sri Lanka

03:22:50
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+5:30 8.5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Colombo
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Time zone of Sri Lanka

The time in Sri Lanka (Colombo) follows the Asia/Colombo time zone, currently UTC+5:30. 8.5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Sri Lanka
03:22:50
Brasília
18:52:50

How to call or schedule a meeting with Sri Lanka

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 17:30 in Sri Lanka; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 02:30 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 09:30 Brasília time.

Sri Lanka: sunrise today at 05:57 · sunset at 17:50 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (legislative capital; Colombo is the commercial capital)
Continent
Asia
Area
65,610 km² (25,332 sq mi)
Population
about 22 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil, English
Calling code
+94
Internet domain
.lk

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Sri Lanka?

8.5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Sri Lanka changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Sri Lanka in?

Sri Lanka follows Asia/Colombo, currently UTC+5:30. The reference location is Colombo.

Does Sri Lanka have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Sri Lanka does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Sri Lanka from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 09:30 Brasília time (17:30 to 18:00 in Sri Lanka).

What is the capital of Sri Lanka?

The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (legislative capital; Colombo is the commercial capital). The country covers about 65,610 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Sri Lanka use?

The currency is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). To call from abroad, dial +94 before the number. Websites use the .lk domain.