Time Now in Matara, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 5.95° N, 80.54° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #17 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Southern Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Matara 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 Matara, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Matara
Daylight Hours in Matara
Matara gets 12h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Matara is at 06:00 and sunset in Matara is at 18:26.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 46m near the December solstice to 12h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Matara and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Matara right now.
Other Cities in Sri Lanka with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Matara
What is the current local time in Matara?
The live local time in Matara is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Matara currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Matara in?
Matara uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Matara observe daylight saving time?
No. Matara stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Matara's Time Zone (UTC+5:30)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Matara.
Weather in Matara
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Matara
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:42 | 06:00 | 12:13 | 15:39 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:13 | 15:39 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:13 | 15:39 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:13 | 15:39 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:43 | 06:01 | 12:13 | 15:39 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:44 | 06:01 | 12:14 | 15:38 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:44 | 06:01 | 12:14 | 15:38 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
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Matara Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Matara
Matara Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Matara
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Live event countdown in Matara local time
14-day Forecast for Matara
Moon Phases & Times for Matara
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:29
View the detailed moon calendar for Matara with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Matara
How Far Is Matara From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,679 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Singapore | 2,633 km | E (100deg) |
| Dubai | 3,437 km | NW (311deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,041 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Moscow | 6,704 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,852 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sydney | 8,623 km | SE (127deg) |
| Paris | 8,646 km | NW (319deg) |
Matara's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Matara and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.0deg S, 99.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matara
What time is it in Matara right now?
The current local time in Matara is 08:16 on Monday, July 13, 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 July 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Matara tonight?
The moon phase over Matara tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Matara?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Matara, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.