Current Time in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 6.97° N, 80.78° E
Province: Central Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Frequently Asked Questions about Nuwara Eliya
What time is it in Nuwara Eliya right now?
The current local time in Nuwara Eliya is 01:47 on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Nuwara Eliya follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
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What time zone is Nuwara Eliya in?
Nuwara Eliya 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.
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How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Nuwara Eliya?
Nuwara Eliya is UTC+5:30 during standard time. To convert UTC to Nuwara Eliya local time, shift the clock 5:30 hours forward.
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Is Nuwara Eliya on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nuwara Eliya is not currently observing daylight saving time as of May 24, 2026.
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What time is sunrise and sunset in Nuwara Eliya today?
Today in Nuwara Eliya: sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset is at 18:17, giving 12h 28m of daylight.
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What moon phase is visible over Nuwara Eliya tonight?
The moon phase over Nuwara Eliya tonight is First Quarter with 54.2% illumination.
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Prayer Times in Nuwara Eliya
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 24 May ● | 04:32 | 05:49 | 12:03 | 15:27 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Mon, 25 May | 04:32 | 05:49 | 12:03 | 15:28 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 26 May | 04:32 | 05:49 | 12:03 | 15:28 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 27 May | 04:32 | 05:49 | 12:03 | 15:28 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Thu, 28 May | 04:31 | 05:49 | 12:04 | 15:29 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Fri, 29 May | 04:31 | 05:49 | 12:04 | 15:29 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sat, 30 May | 04:31 | 05:49 | 12:04 | 15:29 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
14-day Forecast for Nuwara Eliya
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nuwara Eliya
Sunrise
in Nuwara Eliya
↑
5:49 AM
Sunset
in Nuwara Eliya
↓
6:17 PM
Day Length
12h 28m
Dawn
in Nuwara Eliya
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Nuwara Eliya
6:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nuwara Eliya
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
54.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:55
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:18
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