Current Time in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 7.71° N, 81.69° E
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Eastern Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Timezone: +0530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Batticaloa currently observes +0530, UTC+5:30. Batticaloa keeps its clocks on UTC+5:30, in the Asia/Colombo time 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, Batticaloa sees day length barely change from month to month. At about 17 m, Batticaloa is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 1582 km away. Batticaloa is a significant city in Sri Lanka, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Batticaloa sees 11h 53m between a 05:50 sunrise and a 17:44 sunset.
Batticaloa Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Batticaloa
Batticaloa gets 11h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Batticaloa is at 05:50 and sunset in Batticaloa is at 17:44.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 40m near the December solstice to 12h 34m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:47 | 15:08 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:47 | 15:08 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:47 | 15:08 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:47 | 15:08 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:47 | 15:08 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:47 | 15:08 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:46 | 15:08 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Batticaloa
Sunrise
in Batticaloa
↑
5:50 AM
Sunset
in Batticaloa
↓
5:44 PM
Day Length
11h 53m
Dawn
in Batticaloa
5:28 AM
Dusk
in Batticaloa
6:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Batticaloa
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
91.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:15
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:54
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Distances & Clock Changes in Batticaloa
How Far Is Batticaloa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,582 km | NW (324deg) |
| Singapore | 2,552 km | ESE (105deg) |
| Dubai | 3,411 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,835 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Moscow | 6,586 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,633 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,584 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,639 km | SE (127deg) |
Batticaloa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Batticaloa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.7deg S, 98.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Batticaloa
What time is it in Batticaloa right now?
The current local time in Batticaloa is 17:54 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Batticaloa follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Batticaloa in?
Batticaloa 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 Batticaloa?
Batticaloa is UTC+05:30 right now. To convert UTC to Batticaloa local time, shift the clock 05:30 hours forward.
Is Batticaloa on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 23, 2026, Batticaloa is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Batticaloa today?
Batticaloa sees sunrise at 05:50 and sunset at 17:44 today, giving 11h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Batticaloa tonight?
The moon phase over Batticaloa tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 91.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Batticaloa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Batticaloa, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.