Time Now in Ampara, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 7.3° N, 81.68° E
Elevation: 37 m above sea level
Population rank: #30 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Eastern Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Timezone: +0530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Clocks in Ampara are set to UTC+5:30 under the Asia/Colombo zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Ampara sees day length barely change from month to month. Ampara sits at a modest 37 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 1618 km away. Ampara is a significant city in Sri Lanka, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Ampara sees 12h 18m between a 05:56 sunrise and a 18:15 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Ampara
Daylight Hours in Ampara
Ampara gets 12h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ampara is at 05:56 and sunset in Ampara is at 18:15.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 42m near the December solstice to 12h 33m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:06 | 15:18 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:06 | 15:17 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:06 | 15:16 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:05 | 15:15 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:05 | 15:14 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:05 | 15:13 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:05 | 15:12 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ampara
Sunrise
in Ampara
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Ampara
↓
6:15 PM
Day Length
12h 18m
Dawn
in Ampara
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Ampara
6:37 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ampara
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
64.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:49
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:48
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Distances & Clock Changes in Ampara
How Far Is Ampara From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,618 km | NW (325deg) |
| Singapore | 2,541 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Dubai | 3,438 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,858 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Moscow | 6,627 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,661 km | NE (53deg) |
| Sydney | 8,613 km | SE (127deg) |
| Paris | 8,617 km | NW (319deg) |
Ampara's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ampara and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.3deg S, 98.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ampara
What time is it in Ampara right now?
The current local time in Ampara is 19:41 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Ampara follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Ampara in?
Ampara uses the Asia/Colombo IANA time zone (UTC+05:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Ampara?
Is Ampara on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 21, 2026, Ampara is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ampara today?
In Ampara today the sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 18:15, giving 12h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ampara tonight?
Tonight the moon over Ampara is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 64.0%.
What is solar time in Ampara?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ampara, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.