Time Now in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 7.94° N, 81° E
Elevation: 60 m above sea level
Population rank: #55 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: North Central Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Polonnaruwa 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 Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Polonnaruwa
Daylight Hours in Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa gets 12h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in Polonnaruwa is at 05:55 and sunset in Polonnaruwa is at 18:27.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 39m near the December solstice to 12h 35m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Polonnaruwa
What is the current local time in Polonnaruwa?
The live local time in Polonnaruwa is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Polonnaruwa currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Polonnaruwa in?
Polonnaruwa uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Polonnaruwa observe daylight saving time?
No. Polonnaruwa stays on standard time throughout the year.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 04:36 | 05:55 | 12:11 | 15:37 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:37 | 05:55 | 12:11 | 15:37 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:37 | 05:55 | 12:11 | 15:37 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:37 | 05:55 | 12:11 | 15:37 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:38 | 05:55 | 12:12 | 15:36 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:38 | 05:56 | 12:12 | 15:36 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:38 | 05:56 | 12:12 | 15:36 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Polonnaruwa
Sunrise
in Polonnaruwa
↑
5:55 AM
Sunset
in Polonnaruwa
↓
6:27 PM
Day Length
12h 32m
Dawn
in Polonnaruwa
5:32 AM
Dusk
in Polonnaruwa
6:51 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Polonnaruwa
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
6.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:25
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Distances & Clock Changes in Polonnaruwa
How Far Is Polonnaruwa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,517 km | NW (326deg) |
| Singapore | 2,632 km | ESE (105deg) |
| Dubai | 3,335 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,889 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,529 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,678 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,514 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,704 km | NW (321deg) |
Polonnaruwa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Polonnaruwa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.9deg S, 99.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Polonnaruwa
What time is it in Polonnaruwa right now?
The current local time in Polonnaruwa is 14:03 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Polonnaruwa follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Polonnaruwa in?
Polonnaruwa 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 Polonnaruwa?
Polonnaruwa is UTC+5:30 during standard time. To convert UTC to Polonnaruwa local time, shift the clock 5:30 hours forward.
Is Polonnaruwa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Polonnaruwa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Polonnaruwa today?
Today in Polonnaruwa: sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset is at 18:27, giving 12h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Polonnaruwa tonight?
The moon phase over Polonnaruwa tonight is Waning Crescent with 6.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Polonnaruwa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Polonnaruwa, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.