What time zone is Hikkaduwa in?

Hikkaduwa uses Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST, UTC+5:30) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Colombo.

Does Hikkaduwa observe daylight saving time?

No. Hikkaduwa uses SLST (UTC+5:30) all year.

Current Time in Hikkaduwa, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

5:57:55 AM

05:57:55

Monday, October 19, 2026

SLST (Sri Lanka Standard Time) · UTC+05:30

Asia/Colombo

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Time zone details

Hikkaduwa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Hikkaduwa

Sunrise5:55 AMSolar noon11:54 AMSunset5:53 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Sri Lanka
Administrative area: Southern Province
District: Galle District
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Practical

Country languages: Sinhala, Tamil, English
Dialing code: +94
Population: 1,300
Elevation: Approximately 8 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 6° 08' N / 80° 06' E

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Clock changes in Hikkaduwa

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Solar noon: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 58 min19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:34 AM – 6:14 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:10 AM – 6:39 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:45 AM – 7:03 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination56%

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Monday, October 19, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:55 AM (east, 99.9°)
Sunset: 5:53 PM (west, 259.9°)
Day length: 11 hr 58 min19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:54 AM (73.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:34 AM – 6:14 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:10 AM – 6:39 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:45 AM – 7:03 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:51 PM (east, 111.8°)
Moonset: 12:05 AM (southwest, 246.4°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 9:42 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 19	5:55 AM	5:53 PM	11 hr 58 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:55 AM	5:53 PM	11 hr 58 min	18 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:55 AM	5:52 PM	11 hr 57 min	18 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:55 AM	5:52 PM	11 hr 57 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:55 AM	5:52 PM	11 hr 57 min	18 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	5:55 AM	5:52 PM	11 hr 57 min	17 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:55 AM	5:51 PM	11 hr 56 min	18 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Sri Lanka

Sun, Oct 25, 2026Vap Full Moon Poya Day
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Hikkaduwa in?: Hikkaduwa uses Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST, UTC+5:30) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Colombo.
When is the next clock change in Hikkaduwa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Hikkaduwa in the next 12 months
Does Hikkaduwa observe daylight saving time?: No. Hikkaduwa uses SLST (UTC+5:30) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Hikkaduwa?: Hikkaduwa is UTC+5:30 all year