Time Now 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: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Batticaloa 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 Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Batticaloa
Daylight Hours in Batticaloa
Batticaloa gets 12h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Batticaloa is at 05:54 and sunset in Batticaloa is at 18:24.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 40m near the December solstice to 12h 34m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Batticaloa
What is the current local time in Batticaloa?
The live local time in Batticaloa is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Batticaloa currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Batticaloa in?
Batticaloa uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Batticaloa observe daylight saving time?
No. Batticaloa stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Batticaloa's Time Zone (UTC+5:30)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Batticaloa.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 04:36 | 05:54 | 12:09 | 15:33 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:36 | 05:54 | 12:09 | 15:33 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:09 | 15:33 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:09 | 15:33 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:09 | 15:33 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:38 | 05:54 | 12:09 | 15:32 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:38 | 05:55 | 12:09 | 15:32 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Batticaloa
Sunrise
in Batticaloa
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Batticaloa
↓
6:24 PM
Day Length
12h 30m
Dawn
in Batticaloa
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Batticaloa
6:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Batticaloa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:27
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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 11:33 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Batticaloa follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Batticaloa in?
Batticaloa 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 Batticaloa?
Batticaloa is UTC+5:30 during standard time. To convert UTC to Batticaloa local time, shift the clock 5:30 hours forward.
Is Batticaloa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Batticaloa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Batticaloa today?
Today in Batticaloa: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 18:24, giving 12h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Batticaloa tonight?
The moon phase over Batticaloa tonight is Waxing Crescent with 28.2% 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.