Time Now 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: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Trincomalee
Daylight Hours in Trincomalee
Trincomalee gets 12h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Trincomalee is at 05:53 and sunset in Trincomalee is at 18:28.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 37m near the December solstice to 12h 37m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Trincomalee
What is the current local time in Trincomalee?
The live local time in Trincomalee is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Trincomalee currently observes +0530, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Trincomalee in?
Trincomalee uses the +0530 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Trincomalee observe daylight saving time?
No. Trincomalee stays on standard time throughout the year.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:34 | 05:53 | 12:10 | 15:36 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:35 | 05:53 | 12:10 | 15:36 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:35 | 05:53 | 12:11 | 15:35 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:35 | 05:53 | 12:11 | 15:35 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:36 | 05:54 | 12:11 | 15:35 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:36 | 05:54 | 12:11 | 15:35 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:36 | 05:54 | 12:11 | 15:35 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Trincomalee
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:32
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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 08:14 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Trincomalee follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Trincomalee in?
Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee?
Trincomalee is UTC+5:30 during standard time. To convert UTC to Trincomalee local time, shift the clock 5:30 hours forward.
Is Trincomalee on daylight saving time right now?
No — Trincomalee is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Trincomalee tonight?
The moon phase over Trincomalee tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.7% 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.