Current Time in Matale, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 7.47° N, 80.62° E
Elevation: 366 m above sea level
Population rank: #34 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Central Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +0530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Matale, Sri Lanka is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Matale currently observes +0530, UTC+5:30. Matale 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. Sitting close to the equator, Matale sees day length barely change from month to month. Perched at about 366 m, Matale sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 1538 km away. Matale is a significant city in Sri Lanka, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Matale gets 11h 56m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:54 and sunset at 17:51.
Matale Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Matale
Matale gets 11h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Matale is at 05:54 and sunset in Matale is at 17:51.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 41m near the December solstice to 12h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Matale and Major Cities
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Matale.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:53 | 15:12 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:53 | 15:12 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:52 | 15:12 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:52 | 15:12 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:52 | 15:12 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:52 | 15:12 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:52 | 15:12 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Matale
Sunrise
in Matale
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Matale
↓
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 56m
Dawn
in Matale
5:33 AM
Dusk
in Matale
6:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Matale
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
25.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:17
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Distances & Clock Changes in Matale
How Far Is Matale From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,538 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Singapore | 2,659 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Dubai | 3,335 km | NW (309deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,951 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,557 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,743 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,525 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,717 km | SE (127deg) |
Matale's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Matale and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.5deg S, 99.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matale
What time is it in Matale right now?
The current local time in Matale is 03:22 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Matale follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Matale in?
Clocks in Matale follow the Asia/Colombo IANA time zone (UTC+05:30). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Matale?
Is Matale on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Matale is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Matale today?
In Matale today the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 17:51, giving 11h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Matale tonight?
Over Matale tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 25.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Matale?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Matale, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.