Current Time in Matara, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 5.95° N, 80.54° E
Province: Southern 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 ● | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:05 | 15:30 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sat, 30 May | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:05 | 15:30 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 31 May | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:05 | 15:31 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:05 | 15:31 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:05 | 15:31 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 3 Jun | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:05 | 15:32 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Thu, 4 Jun | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:06 | 15:32 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Matara
Sunrise
in Matara
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Matara
↓
6:18 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Dawn
in Matara
5:29 AM
Dusk
in Matara
6:41 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Matara
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:44
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:44
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Frequently Asked Questions about Matara
What time is it in Matara right now?
The current local time in Matara is 15:53 on Friday, May 29, 2026. Matara follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Matara in?
Matara 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 Matara?
Is Matara on daylight saving time right now?
No — Matara is not currently observing daylight saving time as of May 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Matara today?
Today in Matara: sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 18:18, giving 12h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Matara tonight?
The moon phase over Matara tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 96.5% illumination.