Time Now 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: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Matale 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 Matale, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Matale
Daylight Hours in Matale
Matale gets 12h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Matale is at 05:57 and sunset in Matale is at 18:28.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 41m near the December solstice to 12h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Matale and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Matale right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Matale
What is the current local time in Matale?
The live local time in Matale is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Matale currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Matale in?
Matale uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Matale observe daylight saving time?
No. Matale stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Matale's Time Zone (UTC+5:30)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Matale.
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Prayer Times in Matale
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:39 | 05:57 | 12:13 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:39 | 05:57 | 12:13 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:40 | 05:57 | 12:13 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:40 | 05:58 | 12:13 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:40 | 05:58 | 12:13 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:41 | 05:58 | 12:13 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:41 | 05:58 | 12:13 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Matale
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14-day Forecast for Matale
Moon Phases & Times for Matale
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:32
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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 08:14 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Matale follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Matale in?
Matale 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 Matale?
Is Matale on daylight saving time right now?
No — Matale is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Matale tonight?
The moon phase over Matale tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.7% 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.