What time zone is Kilinochchi in?

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

Does Kilinochchi observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Kilinochchi?

Kilinochchi is UTC+5:30 all year

Current Time in Kilinochchi, Kilinochchi District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

5:58:02 AM

05:58:02

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Asia/Colombo

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Time zone details

Kilinochchi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kilinochchi

Sunrise5:56 AMSolar noon11:53 AMSunset5:50 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Sinhala, Tamil, English
Dialing code: +94
Population: 13,006
Elevation: Approximately 24 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 9° 23' N / 80° 23' E

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Clock changes in Kilinochchi

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Solar noon: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 53 min29 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:35 AM – 6:11 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:10 AM – 6:35 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:46 AM – 7:00 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination56%

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Monday, October 19, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:56 AM (east, 99.9°)
Sunset: 5:50 PM (west, 259.9°)
Day length: 11 hr 53 min29 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:53 AM (70.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:35 AM – 6:11 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:10 AM – 6:35 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:46 AM – 7:00 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:55 PM (east, 112.0°)
Moonset: No event on this local date
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	5:56 AM	5:50 PM	11 hr 53 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:56 AM	5:49 PM	11 hr 53 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:56 AM	5:49 PM	11 hr 52 min	28 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:56 AM	5:48 PM	11 hr 52 min	28 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:56 AM	5:48 PM	11 hr 51 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	5:57 AM	5:48 PM	11 hr 51 min	28 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:57 AM	5:47 PM	11 hr 51 min	27 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
Sun, Nov 8, 2026Deepavali Festival Day
Tue, Nov 24, 2026Il Full Moon Poya Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kilinochchi in?: Kilinochchi 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 Kilinochchi?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kilinochchi in the next 12 months
Does Kilinochchi observe daylight saving time?: No. Kilinochchi uses SLST (UTC+5:30) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Kilinochchi?: Kilinochchi is UTC+5:30 all year