Current local time in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
The live clock above shows the time in Jaffna. Jaffna is in the Asia/Colombo time zone, UTC+5:30 right now.
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Region | Jaffna |
| Population | about 169,000 |
| Coordinates | 9.68° N, 80.00° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Colombo |
| Abbreviation | UTC+5:30 |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Jaffna 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 | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:50 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 41 min |
| September equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:21 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 33 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Jaffna at about 12:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Jaffna sits at 80.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Jaffna time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Jaffna |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Jaffna |
|---|---|---|
| Thanjavur, India | 154 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Kumbakonam, India | 160 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Trincomalee | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Tiruchirappalli, India | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Madurai, India | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Tuticorin, India | 227 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Cuddalore, India | 229 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Dindigul, India | 233 km (145 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Sri Lanka
Questions people ask
What time zone is Jaffna in?
Jaffna is in the Asia/Colombo time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Jaffna have daylight saving time?
Jaffna doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Why isn't noon in Jaffna when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Jaffna's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 10 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).