Current Time 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: +0530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Polonnaruwa currently observes +0530, UTC+5:30. Polonnaruwa keeps its clocks on UTC+5:30, in the Asia/Colombo time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Sitting close to the equator, Polonnaruwa sees day length barely change from month to month. Its elevation is a gentle 60 m. Polonnaruwa is fairly isolated: even Mumbai lies some 1517 km off. Modest in size, Polonnaruwa still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Polonnaruwa sees 11h 56m between a 05:53 sunrise and a 17:50 sunset.
Polonnaruwa Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa gets 11h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Polonnaruwa is at 05:53 and sunset in Polonnaruwa is at 17:50.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 39m near the December solstice to 12h 35m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:41 | 05:53 | 11:51 | 15:11 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:41 | 05:53 | 11:51 | 15:11 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:41 | 05:53 | 11:51 | 15:11 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:41 | 05:53 | 11:51 | 15:11 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:41 | 05:53 | 11:51 | 15:11 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:40 | 05:53 | 11:50 | 15:11 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:40 | 05:53 | 11:50 | 15:10 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Polonnaruwa
Sunrise
in Polonnaruwa
↑
5:53 AM
Sunset
in Polonnaruwa
↓
5:50 PM
Day Length
11h 56m
Dawn
in Polonnaruwa
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Polonnaruwa
6:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Polonnaruwa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:23
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 15:53 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Polonnaruwa follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Polonnaruwa in?
Polonnaruwa uses the Asia/Colombo IANA time zone (UTC+05:30). 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+05:30 right now. To convert UTC to Polonnaruwa local time, shift the clock 05:30 hours forward.
Is Polonnaruwa on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Polonnaruwa as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Polonnaruwa today?
In Polonnaruwa today the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 17:50, giving 11h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Polonnaruwa tonight?
Tonight the moon over Polonnaruwa is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 21.3%.
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.