Time Now in Bentota, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 6.43° N, 80° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #33 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Southern Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Bentota 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 Bentota, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bentota
Daylight Hours in Bentota
Bentota gets 12h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bentota is at 06:01 and sunset in Bentota is at 18:29.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 45m near the December solstice to 12h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bentota and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bentota right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Bentota
What is the current local time in Bentota?
The live local time in Bentota is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bentota currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Bentota in?
Bentota uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Bentota observe daylight saving time?
No. Bentota stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Bentota's Time Zone (UTC+5:30)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bentota.
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Prayer Times in Bentota
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:44 | 06:01 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:44 | 06:01 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:44 | 06:02 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:44 | 06:02 | 12:16 | 15:41 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:45 | 06:02 | 12:16 | 15:41 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:45 | 06:02 | 12:16 | 15:41 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:45 | 06:02 | 12:16 | 15:40 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Bentota
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:33
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Distances & Clock Changes in Bentota
How Far Is Bentota From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,603 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Singapore | 2,701 km | E (101deg) |
| Dubai | 3,357 km | NW (311deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,067 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Moscow | 6,630 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,867 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,567 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,703 km | SE (127deg) |
Bentota's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bentota and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.4deg S, 100.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bentota
What time is it in Bentota right now?
The current local time in Bentota is 08:15 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Bentota follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Bentota in?
Bentota 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 Bentota?
Is Bentota on daylight saving time right now?
No — Bentota is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Bentota tonight?
The moon phase over Bentota tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Bentota?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bentota, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.