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: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Ampara is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+5:30). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Ampara, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ampara
Daylight Hours in Ampara
Ampara gets 12h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ampara is at 05:52 and sunset in Ampara is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 42m near the December solstice to 12h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ampara and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Ampara
What is the current local time in Ampara?
The live local time in Ampara is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ampara currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Ampara in?
Ampara uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Ampara observe daylight saving time?
No. Ampara stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Ampara's Time Zone (UTC+5:30)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ampara.
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Prayer Times in Ampara
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 04:33 | 05:52 | 12:08 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:08 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:08 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:08 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:35 | 05:53 | 12:08 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:35 | 05:53 | 12:08 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:35 | 05:53 | 12:08 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ampara
Sunrise
in Ampara
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Ampara
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
Dawn
in Ampara
5:29 AM
Dusk
in Ampara
6:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ampara
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
55.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:46
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 12:18
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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 12:38 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Ampara follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Ampara in?
Ampara uses the Asia/Colombo IANA time zone (UTC+5:30). 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 — Ampara is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ampara today?
Today in Ampara: sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 18:23, giving 12h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ampara tonight?
The moon phase over Ampara tonight is Last Quarter with 55.7% illumination.
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.