Current Time in Vakarai, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Lat/Long: 8.13° N, 81.43° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #51 of 79 cities in Sri Lanka by population
Province: Eastern Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Timezone: GMT+530
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Daylight Hours in Vakarai
Vakarai gets 12h 35m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 18:21.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 10 Jun ● | 04:27 | 05:46 | 12:03 | 15:30 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:27 | 05:46 | 12:03 | 15:30 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:27 | 05:46 | 12:04 | 15:30 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:27 | 05:46 | 12:04 | 15:31 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:27 | 05:46 | 12:04 | 15:31 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:27 | 05:46 | 12:04 | 15:31 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:27 | 05:47 | 12:04 | 15:32 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Vakarai
Sunrise
in Vakarai
↑
5:46 AM
Sunset
in Vakarai
↓
6:21 PM
Day Length
12h 34m
Dawn
in Vakarai
5:23 AM
Dusk
in Vakarai
6:44 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Vakarai
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
35.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:52
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:36
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How Far Is Vakarai From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,527 km | NW (324deg) |
| Singapore | 2,592 km | ESE (106deg) |
| Dubai | 3,359 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,838 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,532 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,628 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 8,530 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,690 km | SE (127deg) |
Vakarai's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Vakarai and you would surface in the open ocean, near 8.1deg S, 98.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vakarai
What time is it in Vakarai right now?
The current local time in Vakarai is 01:31 on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Vakarai follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What time zone is Vakarai in?
Vakarai 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 Vakarai?
Is Vakarai on daylight saving time right now?
No — Vakarai is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Vakarai today?
Today in Vakarai: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 18:21, giving 12h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Vakarai tonight?
The moon phase over Vakarai tonight is Waning Crescent with 35.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Vakarai?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Vakarai, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.