Time Now in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 6.96° N, 79.92° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #42 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Western Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +0530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Clocks in Kelaniya are set to UTC+5:30 under the Asia/Colombo 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. Sitting close to the equator, Kelaniya sees day length barely change from month to month. Kelaniya lies barely above sea level, at roughly 10 m. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 1547 km away. Kelaniya is a significant city in Sri Lanka, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Kelaniya sees 12h 18m between a 06:04 sunrise and a 18:22 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Kelaniya
Daylight Hours in Kelaniya
Kelaniya gets 12h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kelaniya is at 06:04 and sunset in Kelaniya is at 18:22.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 43m near the December solstice to 12h 31m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Kelaniya's Time Zone (UTC+05:30)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 04:50 | 06:04 | 12:13 | 15:25 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:50 | 06:04 | 12:13 | 15:24 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 04:50 | 06:03 | 12:13 | 15:23 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:50 | 06:03 | 12:12 | 15:22 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:50 | 06:03 | 12:12 | 15:22 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:50 | 06:03 | 12:12 | 15:21 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:50 | 06:03 | 12:12 | 15:20 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kelaniya
Sunrise
in Kelaniya
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Kelaniya
↓
6:22 PM
Day Length
12h 18m
Dawn
in Kelaniya
5:42 AM
Dusk
in Kelaniya
6:44 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kelaniya
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
61.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:56
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:56
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kelaniya
How Far Is Kelaniya From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,547 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Singapore | 2,722 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Dubai | 3,312 km | NW (311deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,046 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Moscow | 6,573 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,839 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,517 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 8,714 km | NW (321deg) |
Kelaniya's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kelaniya and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.0deg S, 100.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kelaniya
What time is it in Kelaniya right now?
The current local time in Kelaniya is 14:01 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Kelaniya follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Kelaniya in?
Kelaniya uses the Asia/Colombo IANA time zone (UTC+05:30). 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 Kelaniya?
Is Kelaniya on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 21, 2026, Kelaniya is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kelaniya today?
In Kelaniya today the sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 18:22, giving 12h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kelaniya tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kelaniya is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 61.9%.
What is solar time in Kelaniya?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kelaniya, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.