Current Time in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 8.58° N, 81.23° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Eastern Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Timezone: +0530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Trincomalee currently observes +0530, UTC+5:30. Local time in Trincomalee runs on a UTC+5:30 offset (Asia/Colombo). Trincomalee does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Trincomalee sees day length barely change from month to month. Trincomalee lies barely above sea level, at roughly 10 m. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 1474 km away. Trincomalee is a significant city in Sri Lanka, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Trincomalee gets 11h 55m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:52 and sunset at 17:48.
Trincomalee Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Trincomalee
Trincomalee gets 11h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Trincomalee is at 05:52 and sunset in Trincomalee is at 17:48.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 37m near the December solstice to 12h 37m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:40 | 05:52 | 11:50 | 15:10 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:40 | 05:52 | 11:50 | 15:10 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:40 | 05:52 | 11:50 | 15:10 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:40 | 05:52 | 11:50 | 15:10 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:40 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:10 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:40 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:10 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:40 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:10 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Trincomalee
Sunrise
in Trincomalee
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Trincomalee
↓
5:48 PM
Day Length
11h 55m
Dawn
in Trincomalee
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Trincomalee
6:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Trincomalee
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
25.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:12
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Distances & Clock Changes in Trincomalee
How Far Is Trincomalee From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,474 km | NW (323deg) |
| Singapore | 2,627 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Dubai | 3,311 km | NW (307deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,834 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,477 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,615 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,478 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,664 km | NW (321deg) |
Trincomalee's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Trincomalee and you would surface in the open ocean, near 8.6deg S, 98.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trincomalee
What time is it in Trincomalee right now?
The current local time in Trincomalee is 04:42 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Trincomalee follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Trincomalee in?
Trincomalee runs on the Asia/Colombo IANA time zone (UTC+05:30), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Trincomalee?
Trincomalee is UTC+05:30 right now. To convert UTC to Trincomalee local time, shift the clock 05:30 hours forward.
Is Trincomalee on daylight saving time right now?
No — Trincomalee is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Trincomalee today?
In Trincomalee today the sun rises at 05:52 and sets at 17:48, giving 11h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Trincomalee tonight?
Over Trincomalee tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 25.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Trincomalee?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Trincomalee, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.