What Time is it in Colombo Right Now?
What time is it in Colombo, Sri Lanka right now? Live Colombo clock showing exact local time. Colombo is 5½ hours ahead of the UK. Updated every second.
About Colombo Time Zone
Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, a vibrant port city on the Indian Ocean. The time difference between Colombo and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Colombo time and time zones
What time is it in Colombo right now?
The current local time in Colombo, Sri Lanka is shown live above, updated every second. Colombo is in the Asia/Colombo timezone, 5½ hours ahead of the UK. During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is Colombo in?
Colombo is in the Asia / Colombo timezone, operating at UTC+5:30. Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, a vibrant port city on the Indian Ocean.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is Colombo?
Colombo is 5½ hours ahead of the UK. This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and Colombo decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call Colombo from the UK?
To call Colombo during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 14am-10pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.