Current Time in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 9.67° N, 80.01° E
Province: Northern Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 29 May ● | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sat, 30 May | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:07 | 15:32 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sun, 31 May | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:07 | 15:32 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:07 | 15:32 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:07 | 15:33 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Wed, 3 Jun | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:08 | 15:33 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Thu, 4 Jun | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:08 | 15:33 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Jaffna
Sunrise
in Jaffna
↑
5:48 AM
Sunset
in Jaffna
↓
6:26 PM
Day Length
12h 37m
Dawn
in Jaffna
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Jaffna
6:49 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Jaffna
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 17:43
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:39
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jaffna
What time is it in Jaffna right now?
The current local time in Jaffna is 16:55 on Friday, May 29, 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 May 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jaffna today?
Today in Jaffna: sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset is at 18:26, giving 12h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jaffna tonight?
The moon phase over Jaffna tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 96.6% illumination.