Current Time in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 8.31° N, 80.41° E
Elevation: 100 m above sea level
Population rank: #22 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: North Central Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +0530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Anuradhapura currently observes +0530, UTC+5:30. Clocks in Anuradhapura are set to UTC+5:30 under the Asia/Colombo zone. Anuradhapura does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Sitting close to the equator, Anuradhapura sees day length barely change from month to month. Its elevation is a gentle 100 m. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 1447 km away. A major centre in Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Anuradhapura Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura gets 11h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Anuradhapura is at 05:56 and sunset in Anuradhapura is at 17:48.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 38m near the December solstice to 12h 36m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Anuradhapura's Time Zone (UTC+05:30)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 25 Oct ● | 04:43 | 05:56 | 11:52 | 15:13 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:43 | 05:56 | 11:52 | 15:13 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:43 | 05:56 | 11:52 | 15:13 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:43 | 05:56 | 11:52 | 15:13 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:43 | 05:56 | 11:52 | 15:13 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 04:43 | 05:56 | 11:52 | 15:13 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 04:43 | 05:56 | 11:51 | 15:13 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Anuradhapura
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
98.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 17:05
Next Moonset
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Today, 04:50
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Distances & Clock Changes in Anuradhapura
How Far Is Anuradhapura From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,447 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Singapore | 2,705 km | ESE (105deg) |
| Dubai | 3,258 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,928 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,463 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,706 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,440 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,631 km | NW (321deg) |
Anuradhapura's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Anuradhapura and you would surface in the open ocean, near 8.3deg S, 99.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anuradhapura
What time is it in Anuradhapura right now?
The current local time in Anuradhapura is 04:48 on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Anuradhapura follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Anuradhapura in?
Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura?
Right now Anuradhapura sits at UTC+05:30. Going from UTC to local time in Anuradhapura means moving the clock 05:30 hours forward.
Is Anuradhapura on daylight saving time right now?
No — Anuradhapura is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 25, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Anuradhapura tonight?
Over Anuradhapura tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 98.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Anuradhapura?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Anuradhapura, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.