Time Now in Chilaw, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 7.58° N, 79.8° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #46 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: North Western Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Chilaw 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 Chilaw, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Chilaw
Daylight Hours in Chilaw
Chilaw gets 12h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chilaw is at 05:59 and sunset in Chilaw is at 18:31.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 41m near the December solstice to 12h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chilaw and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Chilaw right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Chilaw
What is the current local time in Chilaw?
The live local time in Chilaw is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Chilaw currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Chilaw in?
Chilaw uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Chilaw observe daylight saving time?
No. Chilaw stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Chilaw's Time Zone (UTC+5:30)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chilaw.
Weather in Chilaw
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Prayer Times in Chilaw
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 8 Jul ● | 04:41 | 05:59 | 12:15 | 15:42 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:41 | 05:59 | 12:15 | 15:42 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:41 | 05:59 | 12:16 | 15:42 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:41 | 06:00 | 12:16 | 15:42 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:42 | 06:00 | 12:16 | 15:42 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:42 | 06:00 | 12:16 | 15:42 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:42 | 06:00 | 12:16 | 15:42 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Chilaw
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14-day Forecast for Chilaw
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chilaw
Sunrise
in Chilaw
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Chilaw
↓
6:31 PM
Day Length
12h 32m
Dawn
in Chilaw
5:36 AM
Dusk
in Chilaw
6:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chilaw
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:26
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Distances & Clock Changes in Chilaw
How Far Is Chilaw From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,481 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Singapore | 2,750 km | ESE (103deg) |
| Dubai | 3,257 km | NW (310deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,025 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,506 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,808 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,456 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 8,652 km | NW (321deg) |
Chilaw's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chilaw and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.6deg S, 100.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chilaw
What time is it in Chilaw right now?
The current local time in Chilaw is 01:07 on Wednesday, July 08, 2026. Chilaw follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Chilaw in?
Chilaw 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 Chilaw?
Is Chilaw on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chilaw is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chilaw today?
Today in Chilaw: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 18:31, giving 12h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chilaw tonight?
The moon phase over Chilaw tonight is Last Quarter with 50.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Chilaw?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chilaw, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.