Time Now in Kataragama, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 6.41° N, 81.33° E
Elevation: 48 m above sea level
Population rank: #52 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Uva Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Kataragama keeps its clocks on UTC+5:30, in the Asia/Colombo time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Kataragama sits at a modest 48 m above sea level. Kataragama is fairly isolated: even Mumbai lies some 1679 km off. Modest in size, Kataragama still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Kataragama at 05:58 and sets at 18:23, giving 12h 25m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Kataragama
Daylight Hours in Kataragama
Kataragama gets 12h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kataragama is at 05:58 and sunset in Kataragama is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 45m near the December solstice to 12h 29m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 24 Jul ● | 04:41 | 05:58 | 12:11 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:42 | 05:58 | 12:11 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:42 | 05:58 | 12:11 | 15:34 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 04:42 | 05:58 | 12:11 | 15:33 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 04:42 | 05:58 | 12:11 | 15:33 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 04:42 | 05:58 | 12:11 | 15:33 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 04:43 | 05:58 | 12:11 | 15:33 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kataragama
Sunrise
in Kataragama
↑
5:58 AM
Sunset
in Kataragama
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Dawn
in Kataragama
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Kataragama
6:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kataragama
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
78.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:04
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:08
Distances & Clock Changes in Kataragama
How Far Is Kataragama From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,679 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Singapore | 2,557 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Dubai | 3,470 km | NW (310deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,940 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Moscow | 6,697 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,752 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sydney | 8,584 km | SE (127deg) |
| Paris | 8,666 km | NW (319deg) |
Kataragama's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kataragama and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.4deg S, 98.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kataragama
What time is it in Kataragama right now?
The current local time in Kataragama is 20:34 on Friday, July 24, 2026. Kataragama follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Kataragama in?
Kataragama 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 Kataragama?
Kataragama is UTC+5:30 during standard time. To convert UTC to Kataragama local time, shift the clock 5:30 hours forward.
Is Kataragama on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kataragama as of July 24, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kataragama today?
Kataragama sees sunrise at 05:58 and sunset at 18:23 today, giving 12h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kataragama tonight?
Over Kataragama tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 78.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Kataragama?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kataragama, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.