Current local time in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
The live clock above shows the time in Batticaloa. Batticaloa is in the Asia/Colombo time zone, UTC+5:30 right now.
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Region | Batticaloa |
| Population | about 108,000 |
| Coordinates | 7.72° N, 81.70° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Colombo |
| Abbreviation | UTC+5:30 |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Batticaloa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:47 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:10 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 40 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Batticaloa at about 12:12 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes ahead of the sun, because Batticaloa sits at 81.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Batticaloa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Batticaloa |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10.5 hours behind in Jan, 9.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 13.5 hours behind in Jan, 12.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5.5 hours behind in Jan, 4.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 4.5 hours behind in Jan, 3.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1.5 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | same time | |
| Shanghai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 5.5 hours ahead in Jan, 4.5 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Batticaloa |
|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Kandy | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Sri Jawewardenepura Kotte | 213 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Colombo | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Moratuwa | 226 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Jaffna | 287 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Tuticorin, India | 412 km (256 mi) | same time |
| Thanjavur, India | 440 km (273 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Sri Lanka
Questions people ask
What time zone is Batticaloa in?
Batticaloa is in the Asia/Colombo time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Batticaloa have daylight saving time?
Batticaloa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Why isn't noon in Batticaloa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Batticaloa's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 3 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).