Time Now in Galle, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 6.05° N, 80.21° E
Elevation: 24 m above sea level
Population rank: #12 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 ❌
Galle 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 Galle, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Galle
Daylight Hours in Galle
Galle gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Galle is at 06:01 and sunset in Galle is at 18:28.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 46m near the December solstice to 12h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Galle and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Galle
What is the current local time in Galle?
The live local time in Galle is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Galle currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Galle in?
Galle uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Galle observe daylight saving time?
No. Galle stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Galle's Time Zone (UTC+5:30)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Galle.
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Prayer Times in Galle
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 04:43 | 06:01 | 12:14 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:43 | 06:01 | 12:14 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:44 | 06:01 | 12:14 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:44 | 06:01 | 12:15 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:44 | 06:02 | 12:15 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:45 | 06:02 | 12:15 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:45 | 06:02 | 12:15 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Galle
Sunrise
in Galle
↑
6:01 AM
Sunset
in Galle
↓
6:28 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Dawn
in Galle
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Galle
6:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Galle
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
4.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:35
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 17:31
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Distances & Clock Changes in Galle
How Far Is Galle From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,652 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Singapore | 2,671 km | E (100deg) |
| Dubai | 3,403 km | NW (311deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,067 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Moscow | 6,678 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,875 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,614 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,659 km | SE (127deg) |
Galle's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Galle and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.0deg S, 99.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Galle
What time is it in Galle right now?
The current local time in Galle is 21:17 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Galle follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Galle in?
Galle 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 Galle?
Is Galle on daylight saving time right now?
No — Galle is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Galle today?
Today in Galle: sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset is at 18:28, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Galle tonight?
The moon phase over Galle tonight is Waning Crescent with 4.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Galle?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Galle, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.