Time Now in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 9.67° N, 80.01° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Northern Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Jaffna 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 Jaffna, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Jaffna
Daylight Hours in Jaffna
Jaffna gets 12h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Jaffna is at 05:56 and sunset in Jaffna is at 18:34.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 33m near the December solstice to 12h 41m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Jaffna and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Jaffna
What is the current local time in Jaffna?
The live local time in Jaffna is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Jaffna currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Jaffna in?
Jaffna uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Jaffna observe daylight saving time?
No. Jaffna stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Jaffna's Time Zone (UTC+5:30)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Jaffna.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:37 | 05:56 | 12:15 | 15:40 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:37 | 05:56 | 12:15 | 15:40 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:38 | 05:56 | 12:15 | 15:40 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:38 | 05:57 | 12:16 | 15:40 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:38 | 05:57 | 12:16 | 15:40 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:39 | 05:57 | 12:16 | 15:40 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:39 | 05:57 | 12:16 | 15:39 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
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Jaffna Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Jaffna
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14-day Forecast for Jaffna
Moon Phases & Times for Jaffna
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:36
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:40
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Distances & Clock Changes in Jaffna
How Far Is Jaffna From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,297 km | NW (325deg) |
| Singapore | 2,790 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Dubai | 3,132 km | NW (307deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,900 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Moscow | 6,308 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,652 km | NE (54deg) |
| Paris | 8,298 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,486 km | NW (321deg) |
Jaffna's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jaffna and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.7deg S, 100.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jaffna
What time is it in Jaffna right now?
The current local time in Jaffna is 08:15 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Jaffna follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Jaffna in?
Jaffna 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 Jaffna?
Is Jaffna on daylight saving time right now?
No — Jaffna is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Jaffna tonight?
The moon phase over Jaffna tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Jaffna?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jaffna, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.